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The selection of comets for future space missionsThe criteria used to select a short period comet for possible future rendezvous space missions are stated and the selection process is outlined. For the time period 1900-2000, several candidate comets offer opportunities for spacecraft rendezvous. Two of the best candidates are periodic comets Kopff and Wild 2.
Document ID
19860053020
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Yeomans, D. K. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
86A37758
Distribution Limits
Public
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