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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
Transition Mode Commands
Table 14. EPD Command Functions
| Command | OPCODE | Old Function | ROM-based Default | New Function |
| F0 | Set LSB of Lower Checksum | 00H | Spare | 00-FFH |
| F1 | Set MSB of
Lower Checksum Set High Voltage Command Limit (must be <1FH) |
00H | 00-0FH | |
| F2 | Set LSB of Upper Checksum | FFH | Set Subcom Control | |
| F3 | Set MSB of
Upper Checksum Set High Voltage Command Level (must be <1FH) |
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| FC | Set High Voltage Command Limit | Spare | ||
| FD | Set High Voltage Command Level | Spare |
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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.