The tracking and data acquisition support for the 1975 Viking Missions to Mars is described. The history of the effort from its inception in late 1968 through the launches of Vikings 1 and 2 from Cape Kennedy in August and September 1975 is given. The Viking mission requirements for tracking and data acquisition support in both the near earth and deep space phases involved multiple radar tracking and telemetry stations, and communications networks together with the global network of tracking stations, communications, and control center. The planning, implementation, testing and management of the program are presented.
Tracking and Data System Support for the Viking 1975 Mission to Mars. Volume 1: Prelaunch Planning, Implementation, and Testing
1977
215 pages
Report
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English
The 1975 Viking mission to Mars
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