Space maneuvering vehicle control thruster

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1984-05-25

1987-01-13

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

244 72, 60 39463, 60210, 60218, B64G 126

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046358854

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a single control thruster having the expanded capability of operating at various thrust levels and more than one propellant fluid so that the number of control thrusters for a maneuvering vehicle can be reduced to one third from that now required for appropriate maneuverability in space, resulting in large cost savings and improved reliability. Also disclosed is a "plug in" package with control thruster which can be removed from the vehicle and replaced to make the vehicle easily maintainable.

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