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The Galileo Energetic Particles Detector
Galileo EPD Handbook
Chapter 2. EPD Software
EPD SBAND Mission Software Requirements (continued)
Source: S. Jaskulek, various dates
EPD Memory Storage Availability
| Address (hex) | # Words | Comment |
| 1800-1826 | 39 | Patch hook area |
| 1827-1C99 | 1138 | General use (assumes stack size of 50 bytes) |
| 1E5B-1F5E | 260 | LEMMS PHA spectra - available for temporary buffering of data |
| 2000-20FF | 256 | RAM added during CMS TOF rework |
| Total | 1654 | (does not include patch hook area) |
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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.