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An Automatic Tree Search Algorithm for the Tisserand Graph
D. de la Torre Sangrà, E. Fantino, R. Flores +2
The Tisserand graph (TG) is a graphical tool commonly employed in the preliminary design of gravity-assisted trajectories. The TG is a two-dimensional map showing essential orbital…
Science orbits in the Saturn-Enceladus circular restricted three-body problem with oblate primaries
Francisco Salazar, Adham Alkhaja, Elena Fantino +1
This contribution investigates the properties of a category of orbits around Enceladus. In a previous investigation, a set of heteroclinic connections were designed between halo or…
Design and performance of low-energy orbits for the exploration of Enceladus
E. Fantino, F. J. T. Salazar, E. M. Alessi
The icy moons are in the focus of the exploration plans of the leading space agencies because of the indications of water-based life and geological activity observed in a number of…
Reduction of Saturn Orbit Insertion Impulse using Deep-Space Low Thrust
Elena Fantino, Roberto Flores, Jesus Pelaez +1
Orbit insertion at Saturn requires a large impulsive manoeuver due to the velocity difference between the spacecraft and the planet. This paper presents a strategy to reduce dramat…
Non-singular recursion formulas for third-body perturbations in mean vectorial elements
M. Lara, A. J. Rosengren, E. Fantino
The description of the long-term dynamics of highly elliptic orbits under third-body perturbations may require an expansion of the disturbing function in series of the semi-major a…