Aerospace Engineering > GATE 2012 > Orbital Mechanics
The Hohmann ellipse used as earth-Mars transfer orbit has
A
apogee at earth and perigee at Mars.
B
both apogee and perigee at earth.
C
apogee at Mars and perigee at earth.
D
both apogee and perigee at Mars.

Correct : c

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