Research Article

Spacecraft Multiple-Impulse Trajectory Optimization Using Differential Evolution Algorithm with Combined Mutation Strategies and Boundary-Handling Schemes

Table 5

The best result of each velocity increment from impulse/gravity assist.

Time (MJD2000)Impulse/gravity assist (km/s)

−780.150849Departure impulse3.275103
−649.6981131st impulse0.463213
−611.660883Gravity assist by Venus6.275954
−385.5310042nd impulse0.397884
−187.662661Gravity assist by Venus6.951561
−166.6694043rd impulse0.000000
−134.355766Gravity assist by Earth5.108686
−99.81603494th impulse0.000000
455.4159571Gravity assist by Jupiter4.442469
2410.3069445th impulse0.000001
2655.415957Rendezvous impulse4.246699