On the problem of a spacecraft maneuverability

The paper considers a problem of the spacecraft maneuverability. It compiles a mathematical model of the celestial body and a model of the spacecraft in the Earth’s gravitational field. Six types of alteration in the spacecraft position in orbit are created making it possible to adjust its position in the different planes. Based on the compiled model, the paper develops an algorithm and a program to simulate the motion of bodies. Using the program makes it possible to study four types of maneuvers including the two-impulse, three-impulse, orbit inclination alteration and an increase in orbit altitude. The orbit altitude is increased using a low-power ion engine. The engine characteristics have the following parameters: thrust — 0.001 N, mass flow rate — 52?10–9 kg/s. Computation expressions are given, and the diagrams of the spacecraft flight trajectories are constructed for these maneuvers. The developed program makes it possible to analyze flight trajectories when using the low-power engines.
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