Onboard software was developed for the Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS). During the first week after launch a hardware failure occurred in the satellite, seriously endangering mission success. By rewriting onboard software it is possible to cope with this problem. The observations can be fully carried out according to plan.
Reprogrammable Onboard Mission of Iras
1983
14 pages
Report
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Englisch
Unmanned Spacecraft , Computer Software , Airborne/spaceborne computers , Computer programming , Computer systems programs , Infrared astronomy satellite , Instrument errors , Malfunctions , Space vehicle checkout program , Spacecraft instruments , Unmanned spacecraft , Astronomical observations , Infrared analysis , Foreign technology
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