Chang'e 5 sample return mission |
Chang'e 5 sample return mission |
Oct 24 2012, 01:02 PM
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Solar System Cartographer Group: Members Posts: 10166 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Canada Member No.: 227 |
Of course, a mechanical or electronic failure is likely to end the mission long before the RTG wears out (same as on Curiosity)
Phil -------------------- ... because the Solar System ain't gonna map itself.
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Nov 6 2012, 12:28 AM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 86 Joined: 12-October 05 From: Beijing Member No.: 526 |
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Dec 23 2020, 10:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 550 Joined: 1-May 06 From: Scotland (Ecosse, Escocia) Member No.: 759 |
QUOTE Phil Stooke: I think it enters obliquely to provide a bit of lift for the skip entry. Like the Soyuz / Shenzhou capsule upon which is is based, this capsule appears to have a little aerofoil blade or wing sticking up at left side of Marcin600's second photo. By rolling the capsule during re-entry, this little wing can be used to steer the caspule left or right, and also up out of the atmosphere during the first re-entry pass, to make the "skip" maneuver. Having studied a few flown Soyuz capsules, that's my take on it anyway. |
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