Halo Orbit Insertion

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

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Definition

The insertion strategy in which the spacecraft performs its final maneuver directly onto the target Halo orbit at a specified position and time. Compared with stable manifold insertion, HOI targets a curve rather than a surface, yielding a smaller parameter space and better optimization convergence. In the Genesis mission, this required a single impulsive maneuver at the Halo orbit point.

Application Value

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

References

  • Serban et al., 2002, Acta Astronautica
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