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Gravity-propelled interplanetary space travel is the concept where space vehicles are catapulted around the solar system from one planet to another by gravitational forces generated by each planet. This idea, popularly called 'gravity-assisted trajectories,' represents a key breakthrough in space travel.

Identifier

NASM.1990.0053

Creator

Minovitch, Michael A.

Date

1958-1988

Provenance

Dr. Michael A. Minovitch, gift, 1989, 1990-0053, Public Domain

Extent

1.35 Cubic feet ((3 legal document boxes))

Archival Repository

National Air and Space Museum Archives

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 114 journal articles, letters and printouts by various authors which track the history and development of gravity-assisted trajectories. This collection also includes an introductory letter with a general overview of the topic by Dr. Michael A. Minovitch (California-Berkely) who collected the articles.

Rights

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Restrictions

No restrictions on access

Topics

Astronautics
Space vehicles -- Propulsion systems
Space trajectories

Type

Collection descriptions
Archival materials
Publications