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Design and analysis of Weak Stability Boundary trajectories to Moon

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An algorithm is developed to find Weak Stability Boundary transfer trajectories to Moon in high fidelity force model using forward propagation. The trajectory starts from an Earth Parking Orbit (circular or elliptical). The algorithm varies the control parameters at Earth Parking Orbit and on the way to Moon to arrive at a ballistic capture trajectory at Moon. Forward propagation helps to satisfy launch vehicle’s maximum payload constraints. Using this algorithm, a number of test cases are evaluated and detailed analysis of capture orbits is presented.

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The first author acknowledges the support provided by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) and Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) in carrying out this research work. The authors thank the editor and reviewer for their constructive comments.

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  1. Applied Mathematics Division, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, 695022, India

    Pooja Dutt & A. K. Anilkumar

  2. Indian Institute of Space Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, India

    R. K. George

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Dutt, P., Anilkumar, A.K. & George, R.K. Design and analysis of Weak Stability Boundary trajectories to Moon. Astrophys Space Sci 363, 161 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10509-018-3378-y

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