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COUPLE PERTURBATEUR AMBIANCE SPATIALE [1 record]

Record 1 2001-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

In the EO-1 experiment, the PPT will control the spacecraft pitch axis, temporarily replacing the corresponding momentum wheel in the primary attitude control system. The PPT will be used to counter environmental torque, generally firing at minimum energy levels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux

Spanish

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