Trajectory Analysis Between Quasi-Periodic Orbits and the Lagrangian Points Around Phobos

Pedro J. Llanos, Jesus D, Jordan, Gerald R. Hintz, Manuel Sanjurjo-Rivo, Pedro J Llanos de la Concha

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Abstract

This paper proposes novel orbits in the Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem (CRTBP) of the Mars-Phobos system. We have found different types of quasiperiodic orbits with long-term stability that can be connected into the invariant manifolds that transport the spacecraft directly into a L1 halo orbit. We analyze the feasibility of several transfer trajectories connecting different sizes of halo orbits around L1 and L2. We further analyze the station-keeping maneuvers for the halo orbits around the collinear libration points allowing the spacecraft to stay for several
days and increase the science performed during proximity operations in the vicinity of Phobos.
Original languageAmerican English
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2014
EventAIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference - San Diego, CA
Duration: Aug 1 2014 → …

Conference

ConferenceAIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference
Period8/1/14 → …

Keywords

  • Circular-Restricted Three-Body Problem
  • Phobos
  • Mars
  • quasi-periodic orbits

Disciplines

  • Navigation, Guidance, Control and Dynamics
  • Space Vehicles

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