The NASA Deep Space Network, a precision telecommunications and radio navigation facility, is described in detail. The first spacecraft relativity test with Mariner 6 and Mariner 7 at solar conjunction is discussed as well as more accurate tests using the Mariner 9 anchored to Mars. Consideration is also given to solar system tests of relativistic celestial mechanics and future prospects. It is noted that the NASA Mars Observer orbital mission is under development and is expected to reach Mars in 1991.
Application of the Deep Space Network (DSN) to the testing of general relativity
1986-01-01
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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|General Relativity Experiments in Space
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