Paper is outgrowth of investigation of spin-stabilized spacecraft for interplanetary missions; simple concept is developed to rotate spin axis in plane without precession; closed-loop system described employs low-thrust gas jet torquers, with rate gyros as sensors; gas consumption compares favorably with that of two-impulse spin axis rotation and is less than two-impulse maneuver for angles greater than 90°.
Closed-loop pitch control for spin-stabilized spacecraft
J Spacecraft Rockets
Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets ; 3 , n 4
1966
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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Onboard, closed-loop, nutation control system for spin-stabilized spacecraft
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