Interplanetary Superhighway

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

A network of low-energy transfer pathways formed by connecting invariant manifolds around libration points in different restricted three-body systems. Proposed by Lo et al., it applies dynamical systems theory to mission design, enabling spacecraft to traverse the solar system with far less energy than conventional direct transfers. Used for trajectory support in NASA missions such as Genesis and MAP.

Application Value

This term has significant practical applications in cislunar mission planning and execution.

  • Hidden-Genes Genetic Algorithm, HGGA
  • Variable-Size Design Space, VSDS
  • Station-Keeping
  • Target Point Method

References

  • Lo M W. The interplanetary superhighway and the origins program[C]. IEEE Aerospace Conference, 2002
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