The exploration of the planets of the solar system using robotic vehicles began in the early 1960s. Over the years that followed, planetary mission objectives became increasingly sophisticated, as the early single-planet flybys gave way to planetary orbiters, multi-planet flybys, and atmospheric entry and landing missions. During this time the navigational capabilities employed in these missions increased greatly in accuracy, as required by the scientific objectives of the missions and as enabled by improvements in technology.


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    Title :

    The Evolution of Deep Space Navigation: 1962-1989


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    31st Annual AAS Guidance and Control Conference ; 2008 ; Breckenridge, CO, United States


    Publication date :

    2008-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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