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Feb 8 2008, 10:50 PM
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Sep 8 2008, 01:00 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 544 Joined: 17-November 05 From: Oklahoma Member No.: 557 |
Apparently this is the first time the technique has been used to steer a spacecraft's trajectory. Mariner 4 had solar pressure vanes as an experiment to help control attitude, with mixed results. Mariner 10 successfully adjusted its attitude with solar pressure, which extended its life. But we are talking here about adjusting course.
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