KBO encounters |
KBO encounters |
Aug 2 2008, 12:53 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 1-August 08 Member No.: 4280 |
Hi,
I’m regular follower of NH and I’m also interested in the 2nd leg of the mission, i.e the 2016+ KBOs encounters. Does anyone know when operations about this leg (starting with searching objects of interest with HST or some other earth-based means, I suppose) are expected to begin ? |
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May 3 2012, 06:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1887 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Iowa Member No.: 110 |
SEARCHING FOR KBO FLYBY TARGETS FOR THE NEW HORIZONS MISSION
QUOTE Results so Far: We have identified 24 KBOs in the 2004/2005 data, some with arc lengths up to 1 year, and so far about 18 unique KBOs in the 2011 data (Table 1), though analysis of the 2011 data is not yet complete. No KBO yet found is reachable by New Horizons, but the closest one to the NH trajectory would require less than twice the available onboard delta-V to be targeted
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May 3 2012, 10:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 813 Joined: 8-February 04 From: Arabia Terra Member No.: 12 |
Will these get minor planet temporary designations?
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