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Mission design options for human Mars missions

Paul D. Wooster1, Robert D. Braun2, Jaemyung Ahn1, Zachary R. Putnam2
1Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
2School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA

Citation: Mars 3, 12-28, 2007; doi:10.1555/mars.2007.0002

History: Submitted: February 7, 2007; Reviewed: April 10, 2007; Accepted: May 24, 2007; Published: August 16, 2007

Summary: Trajectory options for conjunction-class human Mars missions are examined, including crewed Earth-Mars trajectories with the option for abort to Earth, with the intent of serving as a resource for mission designers. An analysis of the impact of Earth and Mars entry velocities on aeroassist systems is included, and constraints are suggested for interplanetary trajectories based upon aeroassist system capabilities.

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