Lunar resonant orbits present several important challenges in terms of trajectory design, insertion, stability and eclipse mitigation. For some mission concepts, the placement of the initial orbital elements is fundamental to overcoming show-stopping performance values such as eclipse duration and orbit lifetime. Lunar resonant orbits need to maintain specific alignments in order to avoid undesired flybys or even recontact with Earth or GEO satellites. This paper presents methods to mitigate long eclipses while preserving achievable lunar resonant orbits that persist in the long term.


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    Title :

    Eclipse Mitigation Strategies in P/2 Lunar Resonant Orbits


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    2021 AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference ; 2021 ; Virtual, US


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


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    No indication


    Language :

    English




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