RANGER VII PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MOON Part II:Camera 'B' Series

摘要

The advantages to be gained from an attitude-stained spacecraft configuration includen1 Maximum effectiveness in generating power by accurately pointing solar panels at the Sunn2 Establishment of an accurate angle-inference system for use as a coordinate system in which to perform a midcourse maneuvei to trim the flight path and as a reference for terminal orientationn3 Provision of maximum communications by accurately pointing a high-game antenna at the Earthn4 Feasibility of using scientific instruments which require du action deteimmation and/or control to make then observations