In situ analysis of a cometary nucleus and return of a sample are high priority scientific goals. Rendezvous and sample return trajectories to comets using low-thrust ion propulsion are presented.


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    Title :

    Trajectories to Comets Using Solar Electric Propulsion


    Contributors:
    Sims, J. (author)

    Conference:

    AAS/AIAA, Space Flight Mechanics Meeting


    Publication date :

    2000-01-24


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English