Xazas Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I read about this manovuer in an orbiter forum. It seems to be neccesary for a periodic Kerbin to mun transfer Orbit.So can anyone explain what a Moon to Moon Backflip Orbit is, or a 'backflip orbit' in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 You probably want to see this paper: http://cbboff.org/UCBoulderCourse/documents/LunarCyclerPaper.pdfI don\'t understand the rationale for this in real life, though. Unless maybe as a way to stream material from Moon to Earth (not the opposite). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xazas Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks a lot, that is exactly what i looked for!Look in this thread:http://kerbalspaceprogram.com/forum/index.php?topic=8357.0So you might understand why i need it.I am going do try such a thing on the weekend, hope my english skills(not my native language) are high enough to undestand the paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonLorenzo Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It\'s useful if you want to go more than once. Your launch vehicle can be tiny if they can hitch a ride on the cycler station instead of having to bring all the life support plumbing every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 It\'s useful if you want to go more than once. Your launch vehicle can be tiny if they can hitch a ride on the cycler station instead of having to bring all the life support plumbing every time.But it must also be able to bring you back if the docking fails for any reason (excess delta-V, contingency life support.)On a short trip like the one to the Moon, is there much difference?To Mars, well, now we\'re talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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