A common theme in discussions of the Microwave Anisotropy Probe (MAP) is the attainment of mission goals for minimal cost. One area of cost savings was a reduction in the fuel budget required. To reach orbit around the L2 notation point of the Earth-Sun system, the MAP spacecraft was guided very close to the Moon, allowing a gravity-assisted trajectory out to L2. In order to property time the lunar swing-by, MAP followed a trajectory of three-and-a-half highly elliptical phasing loops. At each perigee of this trajectory MAP executed a thruster maneuver to increase orbit velocity; maneuvers were required at one or both clothe first two perigees (called P1 and P2) and at the third and final perigee (P-final). The preference was for successful maneuvers at all three perigees because this scheme provided a small, additional fuel savings.
Anomalous External Force on the MAP Spacecraft
2002
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