The joint phase B study in the CNES/NASA MFE/Magnolia mission to study the earth's magnetic field are reported. The scientific objectives are summarized and the respective responsibilities of NASA and CNES are outlined. The MFE/Magnolia structure and power systems, mass and power budgets, attitude control system, instrument platform and boom, tape recorders, rf system, propellant system, and scientific instruments are described.
MFE/Magnolia - A joint CNES/NASA mission for the earth magnetic field investigation
01.10.1988
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Keine Angabe
Englisch
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