Why is a Hohmann transfer more efficient?
Why is a Hohmann transfer more efficient? The most energy-efficient way to move between circular orbits is the Hohmann transfer orbit [1]. The Hohmann transfer requires applying thrust twice: once to leave the first circular orbit into the elliptical orbit, and once again to leave the elliptical orbit for the new circular orbit. What is the Hohmann transfer window? In orbital mechanics, the Hohmann transfer orbit (/ˈhoʊmən/) is an elliptical orbit used to transfer between two circular orbits of different radii around a central body in the same plane. Space missions using a Hohmann transfer must wait for this required...