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Solar reflecting beacon

Kalensher, B. E.·Stewart, D. E.
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Lunar solar reflecting beacon - static and dynamic design, beacon detection, reliability, materials analysis, location requirements, weight, and packaging

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Kalensher, B. E., Stewart, D. E.. 1965-12-03. Solar reflecting beacon. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19660011707

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