After the Fact: Small Wheels Play Big Role on Kepler Spacecraft

Monday, May 20, 2013 - 23:20 in Psychology & Sociology

Reaction wheels are crucial in helping orient spacecraft like the Kepler telescope, which recently lost use of a second wheel, highlighting the challenges designers face.

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