The objectives of the low-cost Pioneer Venus space probe program are discussed. The space mission and science requirements are analyzed. The subjects considered are as follows: (1) the multiprobe mission, (2) the orbiter mission, (3) science payload accomodations, and (4) orbiter spacecraft experimental interface specifications. Tables of data are provided to show the science allocations for large and small probes. Illustrations of the systems and components of various probe configurations are included. (Author)
System Design of the Pioneer Venus Spacecraft. Volume 2: Science
1973
590 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Pioneer Venus spacecraft design and operation
NTRS | 1980
|The Pioneer Venus spacecraft program
Elsevier | 1980
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