A planetary exploration mission to map the surface of Venus is discussed. A review of the Venus exploration program provides a basis for determining the probable scientific requirements for resolution, planetary coverage, etc., for such a mission. From these requirements, the range of possible mission, radar, and spacecraft functional requirements is determined and a single 'point' design is investigated in some detail. This point design, which provides full planet mapping at resolutions better than 200 meters, is based on Mariner-class spacecraft technology, including a conventional bipropellant propulsion system, currently under development, capable of delivering the required payload into a 500-km circular Venus orbit.


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    Title :

    A design for a Venus orbital imaging radar mission


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerospace Sciences Meeting ; 1974 ; Washington, DC


    Publication date :

    1974-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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