Objects deployed from a Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit (NRHO) experience simultaneous gravitational forces from the Moon, the Earth, and the Sun, and post-deployment behavior is complex. The current investigation applies the theories explored in Part 1 of the study to examine the dynamics of objects deployed from the Gateway NRHO to heliocentric space. Examples include jettison of cubesats and logistics modules as well as end-of-life options for the Gateway itself. Recontact risk with the Gateway as each object departs the lunar vicinity is explored, and both the immediate destination and the long-term fate of the deployed objects are assessed.
Jettison and Disposal From Near Rectilinear Halo Orbits, Part 2: Applications
AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Specialist Conference ; 2023 ; Big Sky, MT, US
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