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NASA NTRS · 19740030223

A star sensor for attitude determination

Abstract

Description of the optical and electronic characteristics of a star sensor developed for the Small Astronomy Satellite B. The specified design goals of the star sensor included an accuracy of 3 arc minutes. Results from field tests and operation in orbit are presented.

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Finkel, A., Schenkel, F. W.. 1973-12-01. A star sensor for attitude determination. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19740030223

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