The general Viking design is described. The attitude control system design is presented and flight results are given, along with a judgement of the concept. The analyses of the Viking dynamics are mentioned. The low cost satellite passed its 8 month design life and continues to acquire magnetospheric data including high-quality UV images of the auroral activity over the Northern Hemisphere.
Swedish Viking Satellite: The Concept and In-Orbit Experiences
1986
6 pages
Report
No indication
English
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