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gmfunk

ELI5: How to get a Moon encounter

This has to be a common question, but I can't find it through searching through posts. The launch azimuth wiki post in the sidebar may as well be Greek.

Since KSC is off-equatorial, and since the Moon is even more so, how do I determine what a good launch window is for a Moon-shot (or say a Mars-shot)?

Alternatively, is there a method for launching on any given time/day to align your craft for a Moon encounter?

Posted Jan 26, 2016, 1:14 PM UTC

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