Search NASA⌕ Search

NASA NTRS · 19900012029

SIRTF in high earth orbit

Abstract

The goals, requirements and operation of the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF) are discussed. Emphasis is upon an analysis of the options of high and low earth orbits for the mission. The consensus was that the high earth orbit offers significant scientific and engineering advantages for SIRTF.

Keep this discovery

Explore connections, maps & timelines

BibTeXRIS

Werner, Michael W., Brooks, Walter F., Manning, Larry A., Eisenhardt, Peter. 1989-10-01. SIRTF in high earth orbit. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19900012029

Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.