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In this video I will explain what and how the power components are used to power Mariner 10. Solar panels produced 820W of power. Maximum temperature allowed on the solar panels is 115 degrees C. Solar radiation at perihelion is 4.5 times that of the Earth. Panels and adjustable high gain antenna was used solar radiation pressure for attitude control.

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