The Galileo spacecraft utilizes a deployable lattice boom to position three science instruments at remote distances from the spacecraft body. An improved structure and mechanism to precisely control deployment of the boom, and the unique deployment of an outer protective cover are described.


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    Title :

    The Galeleo spacecraft magnetometer boom


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    Publication date :

    1985-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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