Orbital systems for cislunar travel

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1990-10-12

1992-10-27

Peters, Jr., Joseph F.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

244158R, B64G 134

Patent

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051582490

ABSTRACT:
Orbital systems (28, 38) are provided which can be sustained with relatively low propellant requirements. The orbital systems (28, 38) comprise a plurality of earth-relative orbits, at least one of which is outside of the plane defined by the moon's earth-relative orbit (36). Transfers between the earth-relative orbits are achieved by using the moon's gravitational field. The orbital systems (28, 38) could be used to reduce the propellant requirements of lunar missions and could provide economic and life protecting advantages.

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Uphoff, Roberts, and Friedman, "Orbital Design Concepts for Jupiter Orbiter Missions," 13 Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets (Jun., 1976).
Farquhar and Dunham, "A New Trajectory Concept for Exploring the Earth's Geomagnetic Tail," 4 Journal of Guidance and Control (Mar.-Apr., 1981).
Niehoff, "Gravity-Assisted Trajectories to Solar System Targets," 3 Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets (Sep., 1966).

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