The Galileo attitude and articulation control system - A radiation-hard, high precision, state-of-the-art control systemThe Galileo mission and spacecraft, consisting of a Jupiter-orbiter and an atmospheric entry probe, are discussed. Components will include: magnetometers and plasma-wave antennas on a boom, high-gain antenna, probe vehicle, two different bus electronics packages, and a radioisotope thermoelectric generator. Instruments, investigators and objectives are tabulated for both probe science and orbiter science investigations. Requirements in the design of the attitude and articulation control system are very stringent because of the complex dynamics, flexible body effects, the need for autonomy, and the severe radiation environment in the Jupiter nighborhood. Galileo was intended to be ready for launch via Space Shuttle in May of 1986.
Document ID
19870047440
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stephenson, R. Rhoads (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)