Design
| Enviro |
Astro | Propulsion
| Power | Thermal
| Structures | AD&C
| CDHS |
Test
A
spacecraft's intended orientation in space
depends upon payload requirements. For example,
the Hubble Space Telescope payload sensors are oriented
towards planets and stars. Spacecraft attitude is
determined with onboard sensors and controlled by
algorithms to make this possible.
Attitude
Determination and Control
Attitude
dynamics is
the response of a body to applied torque.
Attitude
determination defines
how a vehicle is aligned in space.
Attitude
control
includes
both vehicle stabilization and maneuvers.
