The design and development of a dry lubricated direct solar array pointing mechanism is discussed from its inception in 1970 to its present development into a flight mechanism for use on the Orbital Test Satellite (OTS), MAROTS, European Communication satellite and others. Results of life testing the original prototype and the OTS mechanism are presented together with an appraisal of expected future development.


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    Title :

    Design and development of a solar array drive


    Contributors:
    Rees, T. (author) / Standing, J. M. (author)


    Publication date :

    1977-04-28


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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