DEparture / swingby window expansion for gravity capture around the moon via the combination of the solar tidal force with the low thrust propulsion

Abstract

One of the less delta V earth-moon transfer trajectories is achieved by using lunar gravity capture. However, whether S/C is captured by the moon or not depends on how the S/C approaches the moon. This paper presents how the chance of gravity capture is expanded using the solar tidal force and low thrust propulsion. Show more