Stability and evolution of orbits around the binary asteroid 175706 (1996 FG3): Implications for the MarcoPolo-R mission

► Quasi-stable orbits of spacecraft around the MarcoPolo-R primary target asteroid 1996 FG3 are found. ► Conditions of mapping phase are studied. ► The orbital plane of such orbits is maintained perpendicular to the solar radiation. ► Stable orbits are shifted up to 1 km away from the sun. ► The secondary asteroid of 1996 FG3 has only a minor influence on orbital stability.