Difference between revisions of "Category:Attitude Control"
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| − | Solar pressure can generate a torque to control the attitude of spacecraft. | + | Solar pressure can generate a torque to control the attitude of spacecraft. [[IKAROS]] uses electronic reflective control devices on the edges of the sail. [[Lightsail]] will use a reaction wheel and magnetic torque rods. [[Sunjammer]] was designed to use steering vanes - small sails at the boom tips. |
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Revision as of 10:41, 18 November 2014
Solar pressure can generate a torque to control the attitude of spacecraft. IKAROS uses electronic reflective control devices on the edges of the sail. Lightsail will use a reaction wheel and magnetic torque rods. Sunjammer was designed to use steering vanes - small sails at the boom tips.
Pages in category "Attitude Control"
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Media in category "Attitude Control"
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