The goal of the Cerberus Project was to design a feasible and cost-effective unmanned flyby mission to Pluto. The requirements in the request for proposal for an unmanned probe to Pluto are presented and were met. The design stresses proven technology that will avoid show stoppers which could halt mission progress. Cerberus also utilizes the latest advances in the spacecraft industry to meet the stringent demands of the mission. The topics covered include: (1) mission management, planning, and costing; (2) structures; (3) power and propulsion; (4) attitude, articulation, and control; (5) command, control, and communication; and (6) scientific instrumentation.


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    Project Cerberus: Flyby Mission to Pluto

    Sivier, K. / Koepke, A. / Humphrey, Theodore W. et al. | NTRS | 1990


    PFERD Mission: Pluto Flyby Exploration/Research Design

    G. Lemke / H. Zayed / J. Herring et al. | NTIS | 1990


    PFERD Mission: Pluto Flyby Exploration/Research Design

    Lemke, Gary / Zayed, Husni / Herring, Jason et al. | NTRS | 1990