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Analysis of Key Technologies for a Space Geophysics Mission: Required Accuracies and Engineering Solutions

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Abstract—The paper analyzes the Russian scientific and technological capabilities to manufacture a space-borne observation platform for high-precision monitoring of the Earth’s gravitational field. It is shown that some Russian space systems manufacturing technologies may well be used for this purpose; however, in general, the level of the domestic technologies must be substantially improved so as to meet stringent requirements of such a project. Nevertheless, it can be confidently stated that it is quite feasible to carry out this project using Russian technologies.

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This work was performed under government contract no. 851-0323/16/258, November 28, 2016, between the Roskosmos State Corporation and TsNIImash, supported by the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, grant no. 19-29-11008).

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  1. Sternberg State Astronomical Institute, Lomonosov Moscow State University, 119899, Moscow, Russia

    V. K. Milyukov, V. E. Zharov & O. A. Ivlev

  2. Central Research Institute of Machine Building (JSC TsNIImash), 141070, Korolev, Moscow oblast, Russia

    A. V. Burdanov & A. S. Zhamkov

  3. Lavochkin Association, 141400, Khimki, Moscow oblast, Russia

    I. M. Nesterin & V. K. Sysoev

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Milyukov, V.K., Burdanov, A.V., Zhamkov, A.S. et al. Analysis of Key Technologies for a Space Geophysics Mission: Required Accuracies and Engineering Solutions. Sol Syst Res 54, 610–620 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1134/S003809462007014X

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