Investigation results are presented of inflated satellites as it passes from sunlight to darkness and back again into sunlight; Project Echo satellite was used as model but analysis is applicable to general categories; internal condition and miscellaneous considerations; it is concluded that 1/2-mil thick 100-ft diam Mylar satellite inflated with anthraquinone retains its shape during course of orbit at 1000 mi altitude.


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    Title :

    Inflated satellite characteristics in sunlight and darkness


    Additional title:

    Aerospace Eng


    Contributors:
    Mark, H. (author) / Ostrach, S. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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