Matthew Peet
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Fall 2021
Derek Gregson
Aerospace engineering
An Analysis of Callisto Insertion Methods for a Spacecraft Utilizing a Space Elevator Trajectory
Determining the efficacy of aerobraking on Jupiter will help reduce delta-v requirements for a space elevator launch system mission to Callisto.
Program: FURI
Benjamin King
Aerospace engineering
Jupiter Orbital Transfer/Colonization
Studying the steps to establish a Jovian moon colony will allow for further research in alternative power sources and sustainability.
Program: FURI
Summer 2021
Derek Gregson
Aerospace engineering
An Analysis of Callisto Insertion Methods for a Spacecraft Utilizing a Space Elevator Trajectory
Determining the effectiveness of gravity assists and aerobraking for a spacecraft using a space elevator launch will help make colonies possible on Jupiter's moon Callisto.
Program: FURI
Gene Luevano
Aerospace engineering
Study of Direct, Jupiter Insertion Orbits from Space Elevators
Investigating interplanetary orbits from space elevators will help determine the feasibility of future research and colonization of the outer planets.
Program: FURI
Benjamin Ryan King
Aerospace engineering
Jupiter Orbital Transfer/Colonization
Studying the possibility of a colony on one of Jupiter's moons will allow for further research in alternative power and sustainability in scarce environments.
Program: FURI