Citation
Abstract
The second Helios spacecraft was successfully launched on January 15, 1976. The trajectory will allow inspection of the solar atmosphere at an unprecedented 0.29 astronomical units (AU) distance from the Sun during the Helios-2 perihelion in April 1976. Such a close solar approach will greatly enhance man’s knowledge of the inner part of our solar system, This article reports on the prelaunch and launch activities through the first six days of the Helios-2 mission, as well as cruise status of the Helios-1 spacecraft.
Details
- Volume
- 42-32
- Published
- April 15, 1976
- Pages
- 31–37
- File Size
- 868.1 KB