Integrated trajectories optimization for Jupiter missions with single-satellite-aided capture

Integrated trajectories optimization for Jupiter missions with single-satellite-aided capture | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Integrated trajectories optimization for Jupiter missions with single-satellite-aided capture Mingtao Li, Quan Jing This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2800533/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Published Journal Publication published 07 Nov, 2023 Read the published version in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy → Version 1 posted 7 You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract In Jupiter missions, single-satellite-aided capture employs the gravity assist of one of the Galilean moons, which could decrease the required Δv to capture a spacecraft into the nominal orbit around Jupiter. Previous studies on single-satellite-aided capture mainly focused on Jovicentric orbits. In this paper, an optimization that focuses on Jovicentric orbits and considers the planetary segment and the nominal orbit around Jupiter was proposed. We use Jupiter arriving excess velocity and arriving time as the link between these two segments, which clearly illustrates single-satellite-aided capturing. VEGA and VEEGA sequences (both planetary gravity assist sequences) are tested in the numerical simulation. The result, with the complete orbits of the mission, indicates the reliability and good convergence of the method. It also turns out that Io and Ganymede are the first options for satellite-aided capture. Astrodynamics Gravity assist Satellite-aided capture Jupiter missions Galileo moons Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Published Journal Publication published 07 Nov, 2023 Read the published version in Celestial Mechanics and Dynamical Astronomy → Version 1 posted Editorial decision: Major revision 26 Sep, 2023 Reviews received at journal 27 Apr, 2023 Reviewers agreed at journal 27 Apr, 2023 Reviewers invited by journal 27 Apr, 2023 Editor assigned by journal 12 Apr, 2023 Submission checks completed at journal 12 Apr, 2023 First submitted to journal 11 Apr, 2023 You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. 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