AbstractWhile much of what is known about the performance of spacecraft in flight is learned by monitoring telemetry data streams, this paper describes some unique observations made with ground-based astronomical equipment, done in conjunction with the tenth flight of the U.S. Space Shuttle. The study had two main objectives: to test the ability of low-cost, low-light-level television equipment to monitor satellites in orbit, and to attempt visual and photographic observation of the reentry characteristics of a Space Shuttle Orbiter. Both efforts met with considerable success and are described herein.
Earth based observations of the STS-11 space shuttle mission on orbit and during reentry
Acta Astronautica ; 12 , 10 ; 755-764
1985-01-30
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English