The International Cometary Explorer comet encounter and earth-return trajectoryICE experienced a successful encounter with Comet Giacobini-Zinner on September 11, 1985. The comet-intercept trajectory, earth-return trajectory, and two cases of a possible 2014 capture trajectory are presented. Also, the essential propulsive trajectory correction maneuvers and the projected August 10, 2014 lunar swingby maneuver are discussed. The targeting methodology used for designing the trajectories is also discussed.
Document ID
19900056478
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Roberts, Craig E. (Computer Sciences Corp. Lanham, MD, United States)
Dunham, David W. (Computer Sciences Corp. Lanham, MD, United States)
Farquhar, Robert W. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 89-205
Meeting Information
Meeting: AAS/NASA Intl. Symposium on Orbital Mechanics and Mission Design