“Indeed, the asteroid's orbit is particularly attractive for spacecraft rendezvous, and the extraordinary close encounter in April 2029 provides a unique opportunity to investigate a number of scientific NEO issues.”
Mary Cleave
“While the engine burn abort was unfortunate, we still expect to accomplish the rendezvous objectives, ... We expect that the later rendezvous date will not diminish the overall science return.”
Johns Hopkins
“At some point, we figure he was going to rendezvous with his [New Mexico] girlfriend.”
Bill Cunningham
“Clearly, the lessons learned from this mission will fundamentally influence all future asteroid rendezvous missions.”
Daniel Scheeres
“It seems like we're going to have to rendezvous with the $50 level.”
Peter Beutel
“We are in fact insisting that there be a 'rendezvous clause' in 2006.”
Denis Simonneau
“Ask ten engineers for the best orbit for a particular spacecraft and you'll get ten different ideas.”
Dario Izzo
