Lecture

Rendezvous Sensors and Controls

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This lecture covers the sensors and controls used for rendezvous in the Space Shuttle missions, including Star Trackers, rendezvous radar, and Crew Optical Alignment Sight. It explains the use of different thrusters for maneuvering and the role of the rotation and translation hand controllers. The lecture also details the final approach to the target, mid-course corrections, braking techniques, and the importance of verifying the thermal protection system before docking with the International Space Station.

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Space Mission Design and Operations
Learn the concepts used in the design of space missions, manned or unmanned, and operations, based on the professional experience of the lecturer.
Space Mission Design and Operations
Learn the concepts used in the design of space missions, manned or unmanned, and operations, based on the professional experience of the lecturer.
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