Viking flight path design and inflight control of Viking-1's path from earth launch to Mars landing are described. Attention is directed to the Lander descent, accessible area constraints, orbit insertion design, and earth departure control. Other topics include the orbital operations plan, the Viking heliocentric trajectory, and Mars approach control.
An overview of Viking navigation
National Aerospace Meeting, Denver ; 1977 ; Denver, CO
1977-01-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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