Test of spare wheel puts Orbiter on path to recovery

Friday, June 15, 2012 - 08:01 in Astronomy & Space

(Phys.org) -- In a step toward returning NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter to full service, mission controllers have tested a spare reaction wheel on the spacecraft for potential use with two other reaction wheels in adjusting and maintaining the spacecraft's orientation.

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