Calculating low-thrust trajectories that connect geocentric orbits to Earth-moon halo orbits
involves designing the many-revolution thrust arc required to depart Earth vicinity. Existing …

Numerous high-thrust and low-thrust space propulsion technologies have been developed
in the recent years with the goal of expanding space exploration capabilities; however …

Leveraging dynamical structures found in the three-body problem provides opportunities to
explore transfers that utilize considerably less fuel, thus gaining the moniker of low-energy …

Low-energy trajectories are a growing subset of trajectory design, particularly in the three-
body space. These trajectories use the inherent stability and instability of certain orbits as a …

When designing spacecraft trajectories, there exist cases where a trade-off between time-of-
flight and fuel become crucial to the mission design scenario, especially for unmanned …

Establishing long-term human presence beyond low Earth-orbit will require cooperative use
of emerging technologies, such as low-thrust solar electric propulsion, along with existing …