The reference mission for the SpaceOro network: an autonomous reusable transporter departing low Earth orbit, transferring to lunar orbit, operating there, and returning to the Earth node. Values below are marked either as calculated from orbital mechanics or as conceptual assumptions.
* Dependent on orbital geometry at departure — transfer duration varies with the launch window, phase angle and synodic alignment.
Loiter in the departure orbit until the translunar window opens.
Coast along the transfer ellipse toward lunar distance.
Braking burn at periselene captures into lunar orbit.
Cargo delivery, rendezvous or station-keeping at the lunar node.
Trans-Earth injection places the vehicle on a return arc.
Capture at the Earth node; vehicle turned around for reuse.
SpaceOro is a research and engineering concept. No vehicle, service or infrastructure described here exists or is operational.