Forward Lunar Gravity Assist
Author: Tianjiang Shuo
Website: https://cislunarspace.cn
Definition
An assist mechanism during flight in the second and fourth quadrants of the energy coordinate system that uses solar gravitational perturbation to increase the spacecraft's Jacobi energy and angular momentum while raising the perigee altitude.
Application Value
This concept is applicable in cislunar space mission design, orbit optimization, and trajectory planning for spacecraft transfers and maneuver strategies.
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References
- Wang 等 - 2025 - Mechanism analysis of the DRO low-energy transfer problem An energy perspective