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Parameters of the interplanetary trajectory for the Ceres sample return mission
| Time points | Velocity impulse | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 28, 2037 | Hyperbolic excess velocity () | 4.961 km/s |
| Mars’ gravity assist | May 21, 2039 | Deep space maneuver at perimartian (ΔVM) | 1.981 km/s |
| Rendezvous with Ceres | August 8, 2040 | Braking velocity for rendezvous with Ceres (ΔVf) | 5.400 km/s |
| Departure from Ceres | July 17, 2042 | Accelerating velocity for departing from Ceres | 4.813 km/s |
| Earth re-entry | December 13, 2043 | ||
