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Control and Guidance of Electrically Propelled Spacecraft

Some of the conditions and methods of control and guidance for a nuclear-electric spacecraft are discussed in general terms. The type of spacecraft considered is propelled by an ion motor. The broad aspects of the flight trajectory peculiar to this type of propulsion are examined. Some equipment limitations are reviewed.

NUCLEAR-ELECTRIC PROPULSION↗

Progress Report No. 3 on Studies in the Fields of Space Flight and Guidance Theory

This paper contains progress reports of NASA-sponsored studies in the areas of space flight theory and guidance theory. The studies are carried on by several universities and industrial companies. This progress report covers the period from June 15, 1962 to December 20, 1962. The technical supervisor of the contracts is W.E. Miner, Deputy Chief of the Future Projects Branch of Aeroballistics Division, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center.

SPACECRAFT GUIDANCE↗