NASA NTRS · 19860053020
The selection of comets for future space missions
Abstract
The criteria used to select a short period comet for possible future rendezvous space missions are stated and the selection process is outlined. For the time period 1900-2000, several candidate comets offer opportunities for spacecraft rendezvous. Two of the best candidates are periodic comets Kopff and Wild 2.
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Yeomans, D. K.. 1985-01-01. The selection of comets for future space missions. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860053020
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