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SPIN STABILIZED [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

Is said of an attitude control manoeuvre done by having the entire satellite spin.

OBS

It [the satellite] becomes very stable because the satellite as a whole is acting as a gyroscope.

OBS

A spacecraft design which allows the satellite to spin in place in order to provide altitude stabilization while allowing the antenna to remain motionless through the use of a motor and bearing system. This allows the rotation of the satellite while keeping the antenna array oriented correctly in relation to the Earth. This system allows the creation of a "spin-stabilized satellite".

OBS

spin-stabilized: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

Key term(s)
  • spin stabilized
  • spin-stabilised
  • spin stabilised

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
OBS

stabilisé par rotation : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

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