Accession Number:

ADA280215

Title:

Descent Trajectory Optimization for Soft Lunar Landings

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

HUGHES AIRCRAFT CO EL SEGUNDO CA SPACE SYSTEMS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Mason, Maxwell
• Brainin, Samuel M.

Report Date:

1962-01-24

Pagination or Media Count:

44.0

Abstract:

Descriptors:

• *THRUST CONTROL
• *DESCENT TRAJECTORIES
• *LUNAR LANDINGS
• CONTROL THEORY
• DESIGN CRITERIA
• RETRO ROCKETS
• VERNIER ROCKET ENGINES
• UNMANNED SPACECRAFT
• EQUATIONS OF MOTION
• OPTIMIZATION
• VELOCITY

Subject Categories:

• Rocket Engines
• Spacecraft Trajectories and Reentry

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE