THE BLACK ARROW X3 SPACECRAFT.

Abstract

The X3 spacecraft in the Black Arrow series is currently under construction and it is planned to carry the following experiments: an experiment to determine the stability of a number of new surface finishes for thermal control, an experiment to determine the behaviour of new silicon solar cell assemblies including ultra-light weight silicon cells, an experiment in hybrid electronic assemblies, and an experiment by Birmingham University to determine the flux of micrometeoroids. The structure has the shape of a pumpkin 1.1 m in diameter and 0.7 m in length and it is without either booms or paddles. The satellite is spin-stabilised, the all-up weight is about 72 kg, the orbit is near polar, the expected operational lifetime is one year and it will be launched in 1971. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0703830

Entities

People

  • H. J. H. Sketch

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Assembly
  • Cells
  • Construction
  • Diameters
  • Solar Cells
  • Solar Power Satellites
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Universities
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

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  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites