The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft was launched on September 7, 2013 UTC, and completed its mission on April 17, 2014 UTC with a directed impact to the Lunar Surface. Its primary goals were to examine the lunar atmosphere, measure lunar dust, and to demonstrate high rate laser communications. The mission objectives, much of which can be attributed to careful LADEE mission was a resounding success, achieving all planning and preparation. This paper discusses the specific preparations for fault conditions that could occur during a highly-critical phase of the mission, the Lunar Orbit Insertion (LOI). highly critical phase of the mission.


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    Title :

    LADEE Preparations for Contingency Operations for the Lunar Orbit Insertion Maneuver


    Contributors:
    Cannon, Howard (author) / Bajwa, Anupa (author) / Berg, Peter (author) / Crocker, Alan (author)

    Conference:

    IEEE Aerospace Conference ; 2015 ; Big Sky, MT, United States


    Publication date :

    2015-03-07


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English