big moving job

>
> Thanks for the links. I realize that I have a wide range of options
> to consider for both sets of calculations (number of orbits,
> gravitational boosts by other bodies, and so on). I figured Ceres
to
> L5 and L2 to L5 would be good ones to figure out, as they establish
> an upper bound for other such orbital maneuvers. If you can move
> Ceres to L5, then you should be able to move anything smaller, as
> well.
>
> My first impulse for Ceres to L5 is to use the gravity wells of
> Jupiter and/or Mars to cut down on energy requirements for the trip,
> as well as two or three maneuvers in the earth/moon system.
> Suggestions for propulsion systems are most welcome.
>
I would suggest a mass driver for asteroid moving. The fuel is already
there, and the power system is electricity, a small solar power
satellite should do the job.

There are several designs. The one I like the best personally is a
dust engine, pulverzed dust to micron size, and accelerate it using an
electrostatic field. It gives a high impulse, low acceleration.

Bill