Abstract This work explores the target selection and trajectory design of the mission candidate for ISAS/JAXA’s small science satellite series, DESTINY PLUS or DESTINY+. This mission combines unique aspects of the latest satellite technology and exploration of transition bodies to fill a technical and scientific gap in the Japanese space science program. The spacecraft is targeted to study the comet-asteroid transition body (3200) Phaethon through a combination of low-thrust propulsion and Earth Gravity Assist. The trajectory design concept is presented in details together with the launch window and flyby date analysis. Alternative targets for a possible mission extension scenario are also explored.
DESTINY+ Trajectory Design to (3200) Phaethon
The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences ; 65 , 1 ; 82-110
2017-07-10
29 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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