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Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control

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Spacecraft attitudes must be stabilized and controlled for various reasons: to point toward Earth so the high-gain antenna may work, achieve precise pointing for experiments onboard, or guide their orbital path. This integrated field investigates sensors, actuators, and algorithms which help orient vehicles to meet desired attitude requirements. Kinematics Kinematic equations describe the movement of […]

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56 Years Since the Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded

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It was 56 years ago this week when space shuttle Challenger disintegrated during launch. Last Thursday, the largest rocket ever built exploded shortly into a test flight from Boca Chica, Texas. SpaceX engineers referred to it as an unplanned rapid disassembly; but according to environmental scientists it was a disaster. Space Shuttle Challenger Space Shuttle

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Spacecraft Company

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Space industry companies come from varying fields. Some specialize in rocket production while others collect data about Earth itself; some are state-owned while others can be privately held. SpaceX is one example of a spacecraft company, designing and manufacturing reusable rockets as well as offering private space flights for wealthy clients. SpaceX SpaceX has embarked

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Space Craft RV Price Guide

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Space Craft Manufacturing of West-Central Missouri creates fully customized luxury fifth wheel trailers. Their anything-is-possible attitude allows the company to fully tailor each unit so it reflects each owner’s lifestyle and preferences. RV manufacturer that manufactures 57-foot trailers. Their impressive RVs make quite an impression. Customization Space Craft Manufacturing of Missouri offers customized RV trailers

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Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes 73 Seconds Into Flight

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On Jan. 28, 1986, seven astronauts perished when Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after take-off, including Christa McAuliffe of New Hampshire High School who became NASA’s inaugural civilian astronaut. An inedible piece of foam insulation fell from the booster during launch and struck the spacecraft’s wing, allowing hot exhaust gases to escape and leading

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The Hardest Part of Space Travel is Staying in Orbit

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SpaceX owns over one-third of all satellites currently orbiting. Elon Musk’s International Space Station and weather forecasting satellites share low Earth orbit (LEO). Spacecraft that need to stay in orbit require significant horizontal velocity; how do we achieve that goal? Orbital Period The orbital period measures the time required for an object to complete one

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