GEOS, the first European scientific geostationary satellite
Abstract
The GEOS satellite has been developed for the European Space Agency by European aerospace companies. The satellite was to be employed in a study of the magnetosphere of the earth. Measurements were to be conducted of particles and electric and magnetic fields. Attention is given to questions of satellite design, the payload, the various experiments, details of GEOS development, electromagnetic purity requirements, orbital characteristics, satellite stabilization procedures, and the particular significance of GEOS as the first geostationary satellite of the earth which was to be used exclusively for scientific applications. The launching of the satellite on April 20, 1977 was not a complete success and failed to place the satellite into the desired orbit. Attempts were made to obtain with the aid of the satellite as much information as it was possible under the given conditions.
- Publication:
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Ingenieria Aeronautica y Astronautica
- Pub Date:
- February 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978IA&A...30....5A
- Keywords:
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- Geos Satellites (Esa);
- Satellite Design;
- Synchronous Satellites;
- Earth Magnetosphere;
- Electromagnetic Fields;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Satellite-Borne Instruments;
- Spaceborne Experiments;
- Spacecraft Launching;
- Spin Stabilization;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles