The results are reported of the Pioneer Venus studies from 2 October 1972 through 30 June 1973. Many missions were considered, involving two launch vehicles (Thor/Delta and Atlas/Centaur), and different launch opportunities and spacecraft configurations to meet varying science requirements, all at minimum cost. The sequence of events is described and the specific studies conducted are summarized. The effects of science payload on mission and spacecraft design are discussed along with the mission analyses. (Author)


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    Title :

    Systems Design Study of the Pioneer Venus Spacecraft. Volume 1. Technical Analyses and Tradeoffs, Sections 1-4 (Part 1 of 4)


    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    482 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English