Low thrust trajectory analyses were used to examine the feasibility of using solar electronic propulsion for Earth escape from a negative C3 launch for deep space missions in order to significantly increase the net delivered mass capability of inexpensive launch vehicles.
Negative C3 Launch Options for Solar System Exploration
Joint Propulsion Conference
1998-07-13
Conference paper
No indication
English
Negative C3 launch for solar system exploration
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