A description is given of the optimization of solar-sail interplanetary trajectories. The optimization procedure is based on the calculus of variations. Attention is given to aspects of thrust optimization, optimization criteria, a terrestrial planet rendezvous, the Venus and Mars rendezvous, the Mercury rendezvous, and an asteroid roundtrip mission. The investigation shows that a solar-sail spacecraft represents a viable option for the exploration of the solar system in the future.


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    Title :

    Optimum solar-sail interplanetary trajectories


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    Conference:

    Astrodynamics Conference ; 1976 ; San Diego, CA


    Publication date :

    1976-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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