Low-thrust Orbit Transfer

Author: Tianjiang Shuo

Website: https://cislunarspace.cn

Definition

Orbital maneuver using continuous low-thrust propulsion, which requires less propellant than impulsive chemical thrust but results in longer transfer durations.

Application Value

This concept plays an important role in cislunar orbit design and transfer analysis, useful for studying orbital stability, designing transfer schemes, and evaluating mission performance.

Related Concepts

• Lunar Free-Return Orbit, LFO
• Weak Stability Boundary-like Ballistic Transfer, WSB-like
• Planar Lunar Orbit, PLO
• Single-shooting Differential Corrector

References

• Pozzi 等 - 2025.