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The Galileo Energetic Particles Detector
Galileo EPD Handbook
Chapter 1. Instrument Summary
- Introduction
- Overview and System Summary
- Mechanical System Overview - Post-Challenger
- Mechanical System Overview - Pre-Challenger
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CMS Subsystem
- Revisions Post-Challenger
- Pre-Challenger CMS Overview
- Analog Electronics
- Calibrations
- CMS Passbands (not yet available)
- LEMMS Subsystem Overview
- Data System
- Stepping Motor Subsystem
- EPD Commands
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Updated 8/23/19, Cameron Crane
QUICK FACTS
Manufacturer: The Galileo Spacecraft
was manufactured by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory,
Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm, General Electric, and the
Hughes Aircraft Company.
Mission Duration: Galileo was planned to have a mission duration of around 8 years, but was kept in operation for 13 years, 11 months, and 3 days, until it was destroyed in a controlled impact with Jupiter on September 21, 2003.
Destination: Galileo's destination was Jupiter and its moons, which it orbitted for 7 years, 9 months, and 13 days.
Mission Duration: Galileo was planned to have a mission duration of around 8 years, but was kept in operation for 13 years, 11 months, and 3 days, until it was destroyed in a controlled impact with Jupiter on September 21, 2003.
Destination: Galileo's destination was Jupiter and its moons, which it orbitted for 7 years, 9 months, and 13 days.