In astronautics, the Hohmann transfer orbit (/ˈhoʊmən/) is an orbital maneuver used to transfer a spacecraft between two orbits of different altitudes...
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geosynchronous transfer orbit is usually also a Hohmann transfer orbit Lunar transfer orbit is an orbit that touches Low Earth orbit and a lunar orbit. v t e...
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transfer is an orbital maneuver that moves a spacecraft from one orbit to another and may, in certain situations, require less delta-v than a Hohmann...
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elliptical orbit used to transfer between two circular orbits of different altitudes, in the same plane. The orbital maneuver to perform the Hohmann transfer uses...
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transfer orbit. In case of using the Hohmann transfer orbit, only a few days are required to reach the geosynchronous orbit. By using low-thrust engines or...
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energy requirements. Transfer injections can place spacecraft into either a Hohmann transfer orbit or bi-elliptic transfer orbit. Trans-Mars injections...
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elliptic orbit. Examples of elliptic orbits include Hohmann transfer orbits, Molniya orbits, and tundra orbits. Under standard assumptions, no other...
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Ballistic capture (redirect from Ballistic capture orbit)
alternative to ballistic capture, spacecraft would either use a Hohmann transfer orbit or Oberth effect, which requires the spacecraft to burn fuel in...
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interaction with a planet. Escape velocity Delta-v budget Hohmann transfer orbit Bi-elliptic transfer Lissauer, Jack J.; de Pater, Imke (2019). Fundamental...
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different orbits, now called a Hohmann transfer orbit. He received his Ph.D. from the RWTH Aachen University in 1920. Hohmann was born in Hardheim, the son...
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