Basic relationship between accuracy of position measurement and propulsion power required for trajectory corrections; trip to Venus considered in three phases; block diagram of space navigation system consisting of celestial tracking system for measuring orbital position, gyro-stabilized platform, and orbit computer; reaction thrust means tracking accuracy.


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    Title :

    Midcourse guidance is necessity for interplanetary travel


    Additional title:

    Missiles Rockets


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    Publication date :

    1959


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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