SMART Nav: Giving Spacecraft the Power to Guide
2021-7-15u2002·u2002Like a lumbering giant, DART's ability to maneuver during the terminal phase is limited — just 1/10,000th of a g-force. DART also must burn propellant when maneuvering, rather than using aerodynamic surfaces such as fins. Propellant takes up space, increases the spacecraft's weight and, importantly, can significantly drive up the mission ...
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