Navigation and performance analysis of a Mars surface sample return /MSSR/ missionA Viking-derived MSSR mission involves a rendezvous in Mars orbit between the sample-carrying Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) and a modified Viking Orbiter spacecraft. Conditions for the automatic terminal rendezvous phase are established by an initial earth-controlled phase which uses very accurate relative state information obtained by multi-vehicle interferometric tracking data. A navigation analysis has demonstrated sufficient performance and control capability to satisfy those conditions prior to terminal rendezvous. Specific performance constraints for the mission are developed, leading to a sizing of vehicle weight requirements and trades applicable to a 1981 MSSR, launched by a single Titan IIIE/Centaur.
Document ID
19740055091
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Satin, A. L.
Asnin, S. K. (Martin Marietta Aerospace Denver, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1974
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 74-848
Meeting Information
Meeting: Mechanics and Control of Flight Conference
Location: Anaheim, CA
Start Date: August 5, 1974
End Date: August 9, 1974
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics