Lunar cycler approaching Earth. Computer artwork of a Lunar cycler (centre) rounding the south pole of the Earth near perigee,its closest approach to the Earth,while a trailing future generation space shuttle (right) prepares for a rendezvous. A lunar cycler (or Earth-Moon cycler) is a hypothetical spacecraft on a special trajectory that encounters the Earth and the Moon on a regular basis,typically every 9 or 14 days. Cyclers are potentially useful for transporting people or materials using little propellant. Instead,they rely on gravity assist manoeuvres to keep them going | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Myers, Walter |
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