GPHS-RTGs in support of the Cassini Mission. Semi annual technical progress report, 1 April 1996--29 September 1996

Technical Report · Sun Oct 20 00:00:00 EDT 1996

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/393336· OSTI ID:393336

This technical progress report discusses work on the Radioisotope Generators and Ancillary Activities for the Cassini spacecraft. The Cassini spacecraft is expected to launch in October 1997, and will explore Saturn and its moons. This progress report discusses issues in: spacecraft integration and liason, engineering support, safety, qualified unicouple fabrication, ETG fabrication and testing, ground support equipment, RTG shipping and launch support, designs, reviews and mission application. Safety analysis of the RTGs during reentry and launch accidents are covered. This report covers the period of April 1 to September 29, 1996.

• Research Organization: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space Co., Philadelphia, PA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-91SF18852
• OSTI ID: 393336
• Report Number(s): DOE/SF/18852--T68; ON: DE97000811
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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07 ISOTOPE AND RADIATION SOURCES
ABLATION
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AERODYNAMIC HEATING
DESIGN
FABRICATION
IMPACT TESTS
LAUNCHING
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PROGRESS REPORT
RADIOISOTOPE GENERATORS
RELIABILITY
SAFETY ANALYSIS
SATURN PLANET
SPACE VEHICLES
SPACECRAFT POWER SUPPLIES
THERMAL ANALYSIS