Next up in the transition to
the science operations phase is the first Periapsis Lowering Maneuver, which will lower periapsis to ~ 200 km, and the first Period Reduction Maneuver, which will reduce the orbit period to 5.5 hours.
Not exact matches
My team's role is to develop the initial
science requirements and instrument requirements, to ensure that the
science requirements are met for the instrument throughout the manufacturing
phase, that data is disseminated appropriately once in
operation, as well as maintain the links to NASA.
The spacecraft entered its
science orbit around the moon's equator on Nov. 20, and in March 2014, LADEE extended its mission
operations following a highly successful 100 - day primary
science phase.
During
science operations, band 3 is routinely used to perform
phase calibration of observations taken at both band 3 and higher frequencies.