Citation
Abstract
The Pioneer F and G missions are planned to extend the exploration of the solar system toward the outer planets. The major objectives will be the first penetration of the asteroid belt and a Jupiter flyby. Since Jupiter missions require new types of solar orbits, some adaptations of the tracking and data acquisition capabilities and resources are necessary to meet effectively the requirements of these new challenges. The Pioneer F and G mission characteristics and the near-Earth and deep-space phase support plans are delineated in this article.
Details
- Volume
- VII
- Published
- February 15, 1972
- Pages
- 5–16
- File Size
- 927.2 KB