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Evolution of Spacecraft Attitude Control Concepts Before 1952The control of rotational motion of a spacecraft during its free flight regime is traced from pioneer space flight to the year 1952. Essentials of attitude control systems are reviewed and spin stabilization is examined. Other topics include passive stabilization and active closed loop control.
Document ID
19770026098
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Robert E Roberson (University of California, San Diego San Diego, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Essays on the History of Rocketry and Astronautics: Proceedings of the Third through the Sixth History Symposia of the International Academy of Astronautics, Volume 1
Publisher: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Volume: NASA-CP-2014 Vol 1
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
N77-33030
NASA/CP-19770026086
Meeting Information
Meeting: Sixth History Symposia of the International Academy of Astronautics
Location: Vienna
Country: AT
Start Date: October 12, 1972
Sponsors: International Academy of Astronautics
Accession Number
77N33042
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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