The paper presents the results of the first stage of a Mercury Orbiter Mission Concept Definition study originated by NASA, with emphasis on a proposed end-to-end mission scenario. The science rationale and the strawman payload are presented, along with the spacecraft design based on a novel use of conventional technology that eliminates the need for high-cost high-risk technology development. A mission scenario demonstrating the capability of conducting desired science investigations is addressed. It is shown that complete imaging coverage of the planet at 1-km or better resolution, and with at least three different phase angles, is possible. Focus is placed on launch period analysis, mission performance, and mission opportunities.


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    Title :

    A Mercury orbiter mission design


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AAS/NASA Intl. Symposium on Orbital Mechanics and Mission Design ; 1989 ; Greenbelt, MD, United States


    Publication date :

    1989-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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