Orbiting solar observatory /OSO/Description of the OSO spin-stabilized spacecraft capable of conducting eleven experiments in studying the sun, the earth, and other space objects. The OSO provides controlled electric power, thermal control, a telemetry and command interface, tape-recorded data storage, and precisely timed orbital and orientation information. A chart indicating experiments carried out on nine OSO missions is included.
Document ID
19740030041
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Oertel, G. K.
Ashworth, C. D.
Mitchell, J. L. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)