Mars Observer spacecraftThe technical aspects of the spacecraft for the Mars Observer mission are discussed. The spacecraft development focuses on using existing flight subsystem designs and production techniques to offer a low-cost, reliable, production-type spacecraft. The scientific objectives of the mission and the scientific payloads of the spacecraft are considered. The spacecraft system and its performance are discussed. The subsystems are described in detail, including attitude and articulation control, electrical power supply, propulsion, structure, thermal control, command and data handling, telecommunications, mechanics, and flight software.
Document ID
19890037843
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Potts, Dennis L. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)