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...ering satellites and space probes, is used to control thermal radiation on spacecraft, as are speciality paints. Launch and re-entry place severe mechanical stresses on spacecraft, so the strength of an insulator is critically important (as seen by the fa

===Spacecraft uses=== ...a valid command is received. The spacecraft may also enter a [[Safe mode (spacecraft)|safe mode]] to protect itself while waiting for further commands.

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...ommunicate with earth stations and equipment to track and communicate with spacecraft. Collins communications equipment was used for Projects [[Project Mercury|M Within a few years Collins had introduced additional S/Line components, including the 30S-1 kilowatt power amplifier, the 30L-1 desktop power ampl

...m analog components. The design must assure that the analog nature of the components doesn't dominate the desired digital behavior. Digital systems must manage Since digital circuits are made from analog components, digital circuits calculate more slowly than low-precision analog circuits