Orbital transport system - the concept and mechanics of orbital motion

Abstract A brief introduction to the meaning of on-orbit services and research on space-based services is provided in this work. In the context of on-orbit service, the near-circular orbit is idealized as a disturbed circular orbit, and a general equation for the optimal maneuver of the near-circle orbit is presented. The examples of coplanar on-orbit services in low, medium and high orbits are analyzed respectively, and the best maneuvering scheme for orbit transfer is solved by special software. Further analysis of the impact of different heights of parking orbit on the optimal maneuvering scheme reveals that the closer parking orbit to the target orbit, the less energy is required for maneuvering, but the phase-modulation time and the transport capacity of the launch vehicle should be considered comprehensively.