Autonomous Mars ascent and orbit rendezvous for earth return missions

Edwards, H. C.; Balmanno, W. F.; Cruz, Manuel I.; Ilgen, Marc R.

The details of tha assessment of autonomous Mars ascent and orbit rendezvous for earth return missions are presented. Analyses addressing navigation system assessments, trajectory planning, targeting approaches, flight control guidance strategies, and performance sensitivities are included. Tradeoffs in the analysis and design process are discussed.

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19930033920

Document Type

Conference Paper

Authors

Edwards, H. C. (LinCom Corp. Houston, TX, United States)

Balmanno, W. F. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)

Cruz, Manuel I. (NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)

Ilgen, Marc R. (TRW Space and Technology Group Redondo Beach, CA, United States)

Date Acquired

August 15, 2013

Publication Date

January 1, 1991

Publication Information

Publication: In: Spaceflight mechanics 1991; Proceedings of the 1st AAS(AIAA Annual Spaceflight Mechanics Meeting, Houston, TX, Feb. 11-13, 1991. Pt. 1 (A93-17901 05-13)

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