Low launch-energy trajectories to the outer solar system via Venus and earth gravity-assist flybysRecent cancellation of the program to develop a Centaur upper stage for use in the Space Transportation System (STS) has motivated considerable interest in trajectory modes with low launch-energy requirements to the outer solar system. Flyby encounters of the inner planets, especially Venus and earth, may be used to enable missions to Jupiter, Saturn, and a restricted class of comets. An examination of mission opportunities to these targets is presented through the end of this century using gravity-assist trajectories.
Document ID
19890025267
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Diehl, Roger (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Belbruno, Edward (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Bender, David (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Myers, Mark (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Stetson, Douglas (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)