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The problem of terminal guidance for a space probe meant to reach the lunar surface is examined by means of the Jacobi Integral of Celestial Mechanics. The motion of the probe in the Earth-Moon system is considered from the point of view of the Restricted Three-Body Problem.
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Lanzano, P. (1961). Application of the Jacobi Integral of Celestial Mechanics to the Terminal Guidance of Space Probes. In: Reuterswärd, C.W.P. (eds) XIth International Astronautical Congress Stockholm 1960 / XI. Internationaler Astronautischer Kongress / XIe Congrès International D’Astronautique. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-8071-6_15
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