Report on trajectory analysis and optimization of the nominal flight trajectory and sensitivities

Kurzfassung

This deliverable presents work done on the optimization of the nominal flight of the SpaceLiner (a flight from Sydney to Western Europe). Optimality is measured with respect to the total take-off mass of the SpaceLiner. The main parameter is therefore propellant mass. A trajectory resulting in lowest propellant requirement (low delta V) is considered the most optimal.