Presented in the post launch report no. 1, 2, and 3 for ATS-V (E) mission. Primary objectives was to conduct a carefully instrumented gravity gradient orientation experiment directed toward providing basic design information. In the experiment, gravity gradient techniques was employed as a means of spacecraft orientation at synchronous altitude to determine the feasibility and usefulness of gravity gradient as a means of stabilizing synchronous orbit applications satellites in the presence of perturbing effects generated within the satellite or caused by the environment. Results of the ATS-V (E) mission: Based upon a review of the performance of the ATS-V (E) mission, launched 12 August 1969, this mission is adjudged to be unsuccessful because failure of the spacecraft to properly despin prevented achievement of the primary objective stated.


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    Title :

    ATS-V Post Launch Report No. 1, No. 2, No. 3


    Publication date :

    1969


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English