Comparison between design of Mariner II and Mariner IV is made; although Mariner II went in toward sun and Mariner IV away from sun, there is similarity in their design; both use celestial references for three axis stabilization, small rocket motor to achieve high degree of accuracy in fly-by trajectory, solar cells on extendable panels to derive electrical power from sun, and gas jets as means of maintaining correct attitude; major differences are discussed.
Recent Mariner spacecraft design and flight
Astronautica Acta
Astronautica Acta ; 11 , n 2
1965
14 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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