Stationkeeping About Apophis Through Its 2029 Earth Flyby
Abstract
Three approaches for a satellite to fly with Apophis through its Earth flyby are investigated: A relative orbit distant from Apophis, hovering along the Earth-Apophis line, or maintaining orbit about Apophis. Each are feasible but challenging.
- Publication:
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Apophis T-9 Years: Knowledge Opportunities for the Science of Planetary Defense
- Pub Date:
- November 2020
- Bibcode:
- 2020LPICo2242.2025S