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LADEE: technical problem solved, the spacecraft is again on its way to the Moon
Wallops, USA - After the launch a glitch of the reaction wheels was reported
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The American space agency NASA has confirmed that the reaction wheels of its Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) were successfully brought back on-line and the spacecraft has acquired its safe-mode attitude profile. Last night during technical checkoutsLADEE commanded itself to shut down the reaction wheels used to position and stabilize the spacecraft. According to the mission...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency