The technical aspects of the spacecraft for the Mars Observer mission are discussed. The spacecraft development focuses on using existing flight subsystem designs and production techniques to offer a low-cost, reliable, production-type spacecraft. The scientific objectives of the mission and the scientific payloads of the spacecraft are considered. The spacecraft system and its performance are discussed. The subsystems are described in detail, including attitude and articulation control, electrical power supply, propulsion, structure, thermal control, command and data handling, telecommunications, mechanics, and flight software.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    Mars Observer spacecraft


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1989-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




    Mars Observer spacecraft

    POTTS, DENNIS | AIAA | 1989


    Mars Observer spacecraft description

    Potts, Dennis L. | NTRS | 1991


    Mars Observer spacecraft description

    POTTS, DENNIS L. | AIAA | 1991