Resiliency - Satellite (page 1 of 2)

Orbiter and Probe Module



·        Module consists of satellite and lander assembly.

·        The main thruster is used to generate the ΔV

required to initiate transfers.

·        Lander is jettisoned towards Venus in a manner

similar to the Russian Venera missions.

·        The orbiter enters a circular Venusian orbit.

 

References: Photo courtesy of:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOgIx__Dlbo