Abstract: Alarge-scale orbit maneuver method is proposed and analyzed for hypersonic space reentry vehicles, and the air assisted methods are adopted to conduct space orbit maneuvers by complying with the energy balance strategy of the aircraft. By the L/D ratio of aircraft, the efficiency of the propellant use during orbital maneuvers is elevated, and the maneuverability is also enhanced, while the risk of aircraft being tracked in space can be reduced. Aero-assisted guidance technology is applied based on full-coefficient adaptive prediction-correction technology which significantly simplifies the computation of the GNC computer, while such application ensures the convergence and enhances the feasibility and comprehensive efficiency of computer. Simulation is conducted on the basis of multiple environmental conditions. The experimental results show that the proposed method significantly limits the propellant consumption in comparison with the conventional space orbit maneuvering scheme.

Key words: large L/D, orbit maneuver, pneumatic assist, reentry