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Beom Park

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arXiv2026

Elliptical Lunar Frozen Orbit Constellations: Torus-Based Design and Analysis

Elliptical Lunar Frozen Orbits (ELFOs) are attractive candidates for lunar satellite constellations supporting lunar south pole exploration. Building on prior frequency-based orbit analysis methods, this investigation develops a torus-based, frequency-domain framework for constellation-level ELFO design and analysis. Within a doubly-averaged dynamical model, each ELFO is characterized by three frequency-angle pairs; a systematic comparison across progressively higher-fidelity models identifies the additional frequency components introduced at each level. The angular parametrization admits multiple symmetries that substantially reduce the design space, enabling a rapid, epoch-free global survey of constellation configurations. A higher-fidelity refinement and analysis layer then combines a (1) Frequency-Domain Differential Corrector (FDDC) that targets desired frequency properties and suppresses undesired long-period oscillations, (2) Fourier surrogate re-optimization for inter-satellite phasing without propagation in the loop, and (3) spectral attribution that separates design-refinable coverage losses from those inherent to the dynamics. Together, these elements supply a fidelity-bridging and diagnostic framework for ELFO constellation design and analysis.

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arXiv2026

Linking Averaged and Unaveraged Three-Body Dynamics Near Smaller Primaries: Symmetric Periodic Orbits

Within a three-body system comprised of two celestial bodies and a spacecraft, the dynamical environment near a smaller primary is significantly perturbed, motivating a balance between global insight and model fidelity. While averaged dynamics offer an integrable model to classify solution landscapes, they inherently lack the accuracy of the unaveraged dynamics, such as the Hill Restricted Three-Body Problem and Circular Restricted Three-Body Problem. This work establishes a systematic bridge between the averaged and unaveraged regimes by explicitly linking averaged equilibria to symmetric periodic orbits in the unaveraged three-body systems. A unified frequency framework is introduced to characterize the mapping of invariant tori across the dynamical models. Leveraging the parity of the resonance ratio, an initialization scheme is developed to identify admissible apse configurations, enabling the a priori prediction of solution multiplicity and symmetry types. Furthermore, the global evolution of families derived from averaged equilibria is traced via bifurcation and frequency analysis. These findings are synthesized into archetypical bifurcation diagrams, providing a comprehensive atlas of the symmetric periodic orbit web within the HR3BP and CR3BP. The resulting framework not only clarifies the topological origins of complex periodic orbit families but also offers a versatile tool for trajectory design in cislunar and multi-body environments.

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arXiv2026

Families of Two-Impulse Optimal Rendezvous Transfers Between Elliptic Orbits

The classical fuel-optimal two-impulse rendezvous problem between Keplerian orbits is revisited from a family-based perspective. Conventional approaches often yield isolated optimal solutions whose mutual relationships remain unclear; yet, when re-parameterized appropriately, seemingly unrelated optima are revealed to be connected members of continuous solution families. To expose this structure, the proposed framework enforces a subset of first-order necessary optimality conditions and traces the resulting one-parameter families via numerical continuation. The families are classified using Hessian-based criteria and Primer Vector Theory, and are projected onto porkchop plots to connect the angular and temporal domains. Representative case studies reveal the emergence, merging, and disappearance of locally optimal branches under variations in orbital geometry, supplying a global map of the solution landscape. This complementary perspective clarifies the robustness of optimal solutions and identifies alternative near-optimal transfers in the vicinity of a nominal trajectory.

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arXiv2025

A Frequency-Domain Differential Corrector for Quasi-Periodic Trajectory Design and Analysis

This paper introduces the Frequency-Domain Differential Corrector (FDDC), a model-agnostic approach for constructing quasi-periodic orbits (QPOs) across a range of dynamical regimes. In contrast to existing methods that explicitly enforce an invariance condition in all frequency dimensions, the FDDC targets dominant spectral components identified through frequency-domain analysis. Leveraging frequency refinement strategies such as Laskar-Numerical Analysis of Fundamental Frequency (L-NAFF) and G\'omez-Mondelo-Sim\'o-Collocation (GMS-C), the method enables efficient and scalable generation of high-dimensional QPOs. The FDDC is demonstrated in both single- and multiple-shooting formulations. While the study focuses on the Earth-Moon system, the framework is broadly applicable to other celestial environments. Sample applications include Distant Retrograde Orbits (DROs), Elliptical Lunar Frozen Orbits (ELFOs), and Near Rectilinear Halo Orbits (NRHOs), illustrating constellation design and the recovery of analog solutions in higher-fidelity models. With its model-independent formulation and spectral targeting capabilities, FDDC offers a versatile tool for robust trajectory design and mission planning in complex dynamical systems.

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