Cassini Tracking and Identification Architecture

Thomas, V. C.; Alexander, J. W.; Dennison, E. W.; Waddell, P.; Borghi, G.; Procopio, D.

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Cassini Tracking and Identification Architecture

Thomas, V. C.·Alexander, J. W.·Dennison, E. W.·Waddell, P.·Borghi, G.·Procopio, D.

Abstract

The Cassini spacecraft will perform a detailed examination of the Saturnian system, including the release of a probe to study Saturn's largest satellite, Titan. The star tracker for the Cassini mission must provide accurate data during the entire flight including four years of measurement in a harsh radiation environment.

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Thomas, V. C., Alexander, J. W., Dennison, E. W., Waddell, P., Borghi, G., Procopio, D.. 1994-04-01. Cassini Tracking and Identification Architecture. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20060038296

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