The ambitious mission won't actually look for life on Jupiter's moon Europa, but it should find out if the presumed ocean provides a habitable environment.

of thrust, able to launch more than 37,000 lbs. on an interplanetary trajectory. The spacecraft will not follow an ...

The results of the previous sections are sufficient for the analysis of all basic orbital transfers, including those for interplanetary missions. However, trajectory design for such missions is ...

The Falcon Heavy got the mission off to a good start, launching the spacecraft onto an interplanetary trajectory and releasing the Clipper to fly on its own one hour and two minutes after liftoff.

Flandro used an interplanetary ballistic trajectory computer program that had been written for JPL by the Lockheed Missile and Space Company to figure out the trajectories that would give them the ...

The optimal LEO-to-LMO trajectory is shown in Figs. 2 3. Figure 2a: Optimal trajectory, outgoing trip, interplanetary space. Figure 2b: Optimal trajectory, return trip, interplanetary space. Figure 3a ...

In times of economic uncertainly, it’s necessary to balance innovation with inflation. But figuring out that balance is ...

Last week, students learned about material science, building and maintaining aircraft, and the benefits offered by different materials. This week is all about experimenting with what they learned.

The Mets aren’t by any means overflowing with prospects ready to jump in and compete for jobs next spring, but perceptions can change fast. Last year at this time, Mark Vientos wasn’t regarded ...

In times of economic uncertainly, it’s necessary to balance innovation with inflation. But figuring out that balance is ...