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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

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...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1154975
Rome, Italy, 09/09/2013 13:44
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