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.
The solar radiation pressure on the Mariner 9 Mars orbiter
Astrodynamics Conference ; 1973 ; Vail, CO, US
1973-07-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
The Mariner Mars 1971 orbiter.
NTRS | 1972
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