The Mars Observer mission will study Mars from a low-altitude orbit. During interplanetary cruise, propulsive maneuvers are required to ensure capture, with a secondary constraint to satisfy limits on the probability of impact with Mars. After capture, the spacecraft will be brought to a near-circular mapping orbit through a series of maneuvers. Mapping orbit maneuvers will be performed in order to follow a predetermined set of ground tracks and to maintain orbit altitude. This will allow accurate spacecraft command sequence generation and aid science planning throughout the mapping phase. Specific orbit control plans for the open and close of the launch period have been developed to meet these needs. This paper describes the control capabilities and the associated expected velocity changes for the mission.


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    Title :

    Mars Observer trajectory and orbit control


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    Publication date :

    1991-10-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    English


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