Magellan Trajectory Correction Maneuver

Monday, April 18, 2016 - 10:41 in Mathematics & Economics

The Magellan spacecraft, responding to computer command, Sunday fired four of its eight 100-pound thrusters to increase its velocity and slightly alter its trajectory to Venus.

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