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Lunar capture orbits, a method of constructing earth moon trajectories and the lunar GAS missionA method is described to construct trajectories from the earth to the moon which utilizes the existence of lunar capture orbits and the concept of 'stability boundary'. These orbits are ballistic and represent a new family of trajectories. They go into orbit about the moon from a suitable position about the earth with no required thrusting. This method is applied to a mission being studied at JPL called Lunar GAS (Get Away Special). Other applications are discussed.
Document ID
19870065015
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Belbruno, E. A.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1987
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 87-1054
Accession Number
87A52289
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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