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Delicate dance for Mango and Tango.

Authors :
Flinn, Edward D.
Source :
Aerospace America. Feb2009, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p16-19. 4p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article offers information on Prisma, an effort by Swedish Space Corp. (SSC) to experiment the servicing and formation flying of orbiting satellites. Its Mango and Tango satellites will be used in demonstrating new technologies for formation flying and rendezvous, or close encounters and interactions between space vehicles. It aims to perform Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) maneuvering experiments with high level of autonomy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0740722X
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Aerospace America
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
36580929