The refined mathematical model of the force created by the light pressure of the sun has been 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 have been compared with values obtained from Mariner 9 observations during the cruise phase and are 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


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Astrodynamics Conference ; 1973 ; Vail, CO, US


    Publication date :

    1973-07-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English