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- Cassini spacecraft dons high-tech cloak. // Advanced Materials & Processes;Apr97, Vol. 151 Issue 4, p4
Reports on the materials used by technicians in the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to cloak the Cassini spacecraft designed to survive its journey to Saturn. Goal of the technicians in blanketing the craft; Fabrics used in the blanket.
- Magellan probe signifies renewed interest... Dornheim, M.A. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;6/6/88, Vol. 128 Issue 23, p38
The Magellan probe to Venus, to be launched next April or May, will be the first US interplanetary probe in 11 years, mainly because the space shuttle used a disproportionate amount of the NASA budget. The Magellan will be the first interplanetary probe launched by the shuttle, and will help...
- NASA expects Pioneer 10's useful lifetime... O'Lone, R.G. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;6/27/88, Vol. 128 Issue 26, p43
Space probe Pioneer 10 continues to provide rich scientific data five years after escaping the solar system, and NASA management feels it will continue its operation for another decade. Summarizes uses of spacecraft; Its power source, escape and operation; Data provided; Search for Planet X.
- Soviet Mars mission launch of two Phobos... Lenorovitz, J.M. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;7/18/88, Vol. 129 Issue 3, p16
Reports on the Soviet Union's successful launch of two Phobos spacecraft by separate Proton boosters. The July 7 and 12 launches mark the start of one of the most ambitious planetary missions undertaken by the Soviets. Launches; Spacecraft; Tour of launch facility.
- Repairs completed, Galileo thrusters set to undergo reacceptance tests. Dornheim, M.A. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;1/23/89, Vol. 130 Issue 4, p62
Report that modifications to fix maneuvering thrusters on NASA's Galileo interplanetary spacecraft have been made and reacceptance tests are scheduled. Galileo is preparing for an October launch to Jupiter. Modifications; Discovery of thruster problems; Launch and mission plans.
- Soviet probe enters Mars orbit; landers to descend on Phobos. Covault, C. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;2/13/89, Vol. 130 Issue 7, p24
Report that the Soviet Union's Phobos 2 spacecraft entered Mars orbit on January 29. The craft is carrying two landers that will be dropped on the surface of the Martian moon Phobos. US scientists are participating in Phobos 2 science operations. The only approved US Mars flight is set for...
- Soviet Mars probe collects data in preparation for Phobos flyby. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;3/27/89, Vol. 130 Issue 13, p26
Photo essay with text shows images of Mars and the Phobos moon collected by the Soviet Union's Phobos 2 spacecraft.
- Magellan mission to Venus requires precise shuttle launch operations. Covault, C. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;4/24/89, Vol. 130 Issue 17, p42
Discusses the planned launch of the Magellan spacecraft to Venus by space shuttle Atlantis. The Mission 30 launch requires the most precise liftoff timing and orbital positioning ever in the shuttle program. The launch window is only 23 minutes long. Program; Launch requirements; Flight stages.
- Magellan heads toward Venus as U.S. resumes planetary probes. Kolcum, E.H. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;5/8/89, Vol. 130 Issue 19, p23
Discusses the launch and mission of the Magellan spacecraft, on a 15-month flight to Venus. It's the first US planetary mission in 11 years. Launch scenario and previous problems.
- Magellan prepared for course correction as astronauts land Atlantis in crosswind. Covault, C. // Aviation Week & Space Technology;5/15/89, Vol. 130 Issue 20, p25
Reports that ground controllers are preparing the first vehicle course correction maneuver for the Magellan Venus radar mapper spacecraft. Astronauts successfully piloted the orbiter Atlantis through a crosswind landing after a four-day mission.
