A study to identify the optimum inclination for a satellite when the satellite is inclination non-sensitive and is to be retrieved is reported. This inclination is such that it provides an opportunity for a retrieval flight at least once each day with minimal on-orbit phasing requirements and minimal ascent performance losses.
Optimum inclination for shuttle retrieval of inclination non-sensitive satellites
1973-08-01
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English
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