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Astrodynamics modeling demonstrates an optimal passive lunar orbit at 820 km altitude via gravitational invariants, suggesting minimized fuel consumption for future lunar landers.
This research paper formally introduces a novel astrodynamic framework designed to optimize fuel efficiency, orbital stability, and descent safety for Lunar Landers and next-generation space exploration. We derive the Mass-Specific Source Invariant, hereinafter referred to as the Source Invariant (Φ_i), a body-specific gravitational invariant representing the total potential capacity governed directly by the mass of a celestial body (Φ_i = G^2×m). Further, we introduce the Critical Radial Lock equation (r_l), a reverse-engineering mathematical tool that allows mission controllers to calculate the precise altitude required to achieve a specific target stability (S_target). We provide a rigorous dimensional analysis to validate the physical homogeneity of these equations. By applying this framework, we demonstrate that for the Moon, a stable Passive Orbit exists at an altitude of approximately 820 km (Zone II). At this Critical Radial Lock altitude, the gravitational signature reaches an optimized equilibrium (S = 0.50 ×10^(-10)), acting as a Safe Sanctuary with Minimum Fuel Consumption.
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