Cryogenic systems for spacecraft
- 1 May 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Contemporary Physics
- Vol. 21 (3) , 201-217
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00107518008210956
Abstract
The use of cryogenic components on spacecraft, already quite common, will likely increase in the future. The number of applications that require cryogenics is large and quite varied. These applications are discussed in conjunction with their cryogenic requirements. Four cryogenic instruments provided by the United States to be launched on spacecraft in the near future are described. Other missions being planned that will use cryogenic instrumentation are also discussed.Keywords
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