Q. Consider the following statements about Halo Orbit:
1. These are influenced by the gravity of two bodies.
2. These orbits are highly unstable, maximising the amount of propellant needed to keep a spacecraft circling the moon.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation: Halo Orbit:
- Halo orbits are those influenced by the gravity of two bodies like in Gateway’s case, the Earth and the moon.
- The influence of two bodies helps make the orbit highly stable, minimizing the amount of propellant needed to keep a spacecraft circling the moon.
Source: EPIC July 2022