Abstract
A number of scientific tasks connected with the creation of artificial Earth satellites requires knowledge of the satellite motion about the centre of mass. For instance, investigation of solar radiations is possible only when the satellite-borne instruments are illuminated by the Sun, while conditions of illumination depend on motion of satellites about the centre of mass. Indications of different instruments designed for exploring the composition and structure of the upper atmosphere depend on the position of the satellite with respect to the incident stream. The satellite postition with respect to the Earth’s magnetic field influences the indications of magnetometers. The motion about the centre of mass also influences the average resistance coefficient and hence the retardation of the satellite in its onward motion along the orbit. There are other problems requiring knowledge of the satellite orientation in space. Investigation of the satellite motion about the centre of mass is also of independent interest.
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