A manned expedition to Mars has been under consideration as a potential mission for the early 21st century. The necessarily large vehicle requirements have sparked interest in aerocapture as a means of reducing propellant usage. This volume summarizes the work performed to establish concepts and feasibility of such a mission which makes maximum use of aeroassist maneuvers.
Orbital transfer vehicle concept definition and system analysis study. Volume 10: Aerocapture for manned Mars missions
01.01.1988
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