The conceptual design for a Flagship-class Uranus Orbiter and Probe (UOP) mission using
aerocapture is presented. Uranus is historically the least studied destination for aerocapture …

Aerocapture is a technique which uses atmospheric drag to decelerate a spacecraft and
achieve nearly fuel-free orbit insertion from an interplanetary trajectory. The present study …

The Cassini-Huygens mission has transformed our understanding of Titan from a hazy
veiled moon to a place surprisingly like the Earth, with terrestrial physical processes such as …

A quantitative and comparative assessment of the feasibility and mass benefit of using
aerocapture at all atmosphere-bearing solar system destinations is presented, considering …

The ability to launch small secondary payloads to Mars on future science missions present
an exciting opportunity for demonstration of advanced technologies for planetary exploration …

Small satellite constellations in multiple-inclination, low-circular orbits around Mars and
Venus have the potential to perform a range of high-value science investigations within cost …

Aerodynamic characteristics of an aerocapture system intended to deliver a flagship-class
orbiter and probe planetary science mission to Uranus are presented. The aeroshell of the …

The study of planetary atmospheres is critical to our understanding of the origin and
evolution of the Solar System. The combined effect of various physical and chemical …

Over the history of planetary exploration, atmospheric entry vehicles have been used to
deliver probes and landers to Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Titan. While the entry vehicles are …

Aerocapture is the technique of using planetary atmospheres to decelerate a spacecraft in a
single pass to achieve nearly fuel-free orbit insertion. Aerocapture has been extensively …