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 LADEE mission was a resounding success, achieving all mission objectives, much of which can be attributed to careful 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).


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    Title :

    LADEE preparations for contingency operations for the Lunar Orbit Insertion Maneuver


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


    Publication date :

    2015-03-01


    Size :

    1416171 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English