The refined mathematical model of the force created by the light pressure of the Sun was used to compute the solar radiation pressure force acting on the Mariner 9 (Mariner Mars 1971) spacecraft, taking into account the reflectivity characteristics of all its components. The results were compared with values obtained from Mariner 9 observations during the cruise phase and found to be in agreement within 0.1% of the values.


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    Title :

    The solar radiation pressure on the Mariner 9 Mars orbiter


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    Publication date :

    1972-12-15


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English