The configuration, trajectories, and payloads of a spinning Earth-orbiting satellite designed by ESA for a post-perihelion flythrough (Giotto mission) of Comet Halley are described. Experiments approved for use on two identical three-axis stabilized Venera spacecraft destined to encounter the comet after releasing probes to Venus are listed as well as the instruments to be carried on Japan's Planet-A flyby mission. The main features launch windows are given for each spacecraft.


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    Title :

    Plans for Comet Halley


    Contributors:
    Rahe, J. (author)


    Publication date :

    1981-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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