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Shuttle orbiter guidance system for the terminal flight phase

Helers et al., 1977

Document ID
15339767683445655985
Author
Helers H
Kraemer J
Publication year
Publication venue
Automatica

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During the terminal atmospheric flight phase, the Space Shuttle orbiter is an unpowered glide vehicle. The guidance and flight control system during this phase must control energy, flight path, and heading to align the orbiter with the runway at an appropriate altitude and …
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