The International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE): Six years in orbit

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Jul 1984

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1984esasp.218..465f&link_type=abstract

In its 4th European IUE Conf. p 465-468 (SEE N84-35135 24-88)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Iue, Satellite Design, Systems Engineering, Ultraviolet Astronomy, Consumables (Spacecrew Supplies), Onboard Data Processing, Satellite Attitude Control, Spacecraft Design, Spacecraft Power Supplies, Spectrographs

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Spacecraft and scientific instrument status of the International Ultraviolet Explorer mission at 6 yr in orbit is discussed. The satellite has been in continuous operations since January 26, 1978 and continues to support science operations normally and effectively in its 7 th year of successful in-orbit operation. Sapcecraft and scientific instrument design requirements and goals are met. Design lifetime of the hardware is 3 yr with a goal, including the sizing of consumables and degradable hardware, of 5 yr.

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