For unmanned Mars exploration it is shown that structural and decelerator considerations can have significant influence on system configuration and selection; since capsule aeroshell provides major portion of velocity reduction, influence of structural design options on evolution of aeroshell configurations is examined; relative efficiencies of various decelerators are also studied, and potential of advanced configuration to enhance mission capability is indicated; system requirements of landing phase in which retro-engines and/or impact attenuation system are employed. (28752)


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    Title :

    Structural and decelerator design options for Mars entry


    Additional title:

    J Spacecraft Rockets


    Contributors:
    Guy, L.D. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1969


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :