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The status of passive-gravity-gradient stabilization.

Merrick, V. K.·Tinling, B. E.

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Abstract

Damping technique effect on performance of gravity-gradient satellite stabilization, noting means of creating restoring torques

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Merrick, V. K., Tinling, B. E.. 1966-01-01. The status of passive-gravity-gradient stabilization.. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19660054571

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