The use of deep space port at L1 and L2 points in Sun-Earth and Earth-Moon systems with low thrust departure / return flight strategy

Jun'ichiro Kawaguchi*, Kohta Tarao, Michihiro Matsumoto, Mutsuko Morimoto

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Abstract

This paper presents how the collinear libration points in Sun-Earth and Earth-Moon systems are useful as space infrastructures designated here Deep Space Ports. This paper presents how the future deep space traffic system will be by contemplating the vicinity around the L1/L2 points as the quays in the Sun-Earth/Earth-Moon systems. Here is presented the Electric Delta-V Earth Gravity Assist technique, with the artificial small Halo orbits in the vicinity of those libration points. They are maintained by the low thrust propulsion means all the time to draw concise circular loci around the equilibrium points.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Astronautical Federation - 59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008
Pages2090-2102
Number of pages13
Publication statusPublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Duration: 29 Sept 20083 Oct 2008

Publication series

NameInternational Astronautical Federation - 59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008
Volume4

Conference

Conference59th International Astronautical Congress 2008, IAC 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period29/09/083/10/08

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