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Record 1 2007-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Spacecraft
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

Any error that is detected will be fed to so-called "micronewton" thrusters to correct the drift. These thrusters will produce a force roughly the same as whispering in somebody's ear-which should be just enought to keep the two spacefraft moving at a relative velocity of less than 20 microns a second.

Key term(s)
  • micronewton

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)

Spanish

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