The goals, requirements and operation of the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) are discussed. Emphasis is upon an analysis of the options of high and low earth orbits for the mission. The consensus was that the high earth orbit offers significant scientific and engineering advantages for SIRTF.


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    Title :

    SIRTF in high earth orbit


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    Publication date :

    1989-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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