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> The article mentions a possible orbiter mission to Pluto. Is it even possible? I can't read the space.com article about the orbiter mission, but a lander con
by avian 7y ago
> The article mentions a possible orbiter mission to Pluto. Is it even possible?
I can't read the space.com article about the orbiter mission, but a lander concept was proposed in 2017. Their idea was to use aerobreaking with a giant inflatable balloon, using New Horizon data on atmosphere density as a guideline for the maneuver:
https://www.spaceflightinsider.com/missions/solar-system/pluto-lander-concept-unveiled-global-aerospace-corporation/ https://www.spaceflightinsider.com/missions/solar-system/plu...