File:Gaia rotation.jpg
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English: Gaia has a rotation period of 6 hours, and it is at a fixed angle of 45 degrees with respect to the Sun. The spin axis precesses around the direction of the Sun following the 45-degree cone’s face. This way, the sunshield keeps the payload in permanent shadow. More info at https://space-travel.blog/gaia-rocks-96ec6d70ae90
Illustration of Gaia by ESA/ATG medialab |
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| Author | Space Travel Blog / Rute Marta Jansone / Marie-Liis Aru |
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