| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10705278 | Planetary and Space Science | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Targeting ultra-low delta-v NEOs at least doubles the payload delivered from LEO. ⺠Choosing one of these NEOs simplifies the engineering and lowers the cost for a 2025 mission. ⺠Few ultra-low delta-v NEOs are known, and they have poorly known orbits, making them hard to find. ⺠Their long synodic periods require a survey from a Venus-like orbit to find them in time. ⺠They must then be characterized to minimize astronaut hazards and maximize scientific value.
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Authors
Martin Elvis, Jonathan McDowell, Jeffrey A. Hoffman, Richard P. Binzel,