Ultra-low delta-v objects and the human exploration of asteroids

Missions to near-Earth objects (NEOs) are key destinations in NASA's new 'Flexible Path' approach. NEOs are also of interest for science, for the hazards they pose, and for their resources. We emphasize the importance of ultra-low delta-v from LEO to NEO rendezvous as a target selecti...

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Main Authors: Elvis, Martin (Author), McDowell, Jonathan (Author), Hoffman, Jeffrey A. (Contributor), Binzel, Richard P. (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (Contributor), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier, 2012-09-28T14:22:40Z.
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