The strategy and logic used in a space shuttle on-orbit rendezvous targeting program are described. The program generates ascent targeting conditions for boost to insertion into an intermediate parking orbit, and generates on-orbit targeting and timeline bases for each maneuver to effect rendezvous with a space station. Time of launch is determined so as to eliminate any plane change, and all work was performed for a near-circular space station orbit.


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    Title :

    Shuttle on-orbit rendezvous targeting: Circular orbits


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    Publication date :

    1972-05-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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