Optimized solutions for Kistler K-1 branching trajectories using multidisciplinary design optimization techniques

Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

Volumn 39, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 420-429

  Ledsinger, Laura A ^a   Olds, John R ^a  

^a GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ELECTRIC EXCITERS; LAUNCHING; OPTIMIZATION; SPACECRAFT LANDING; TRAJECTORIES;

LAUNCH VEHICLES;

SPACE SHUTTLES;

EID: 0036576373     PISSN: 00224650     EISSN: 15336794     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2514/2.3825     Document Type: Article

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