Apparatus for a geosynchronous life extension spacecraft

Details Apparatus for a geosynchronous life extension spacecraft Apparatus for a geosynchronous life extension spacecraft

2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Barefoot, Galen (Department: 3644)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

C244S169000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06945500

ABSTRACT:
A satellite life extension spacecraft, comprising a mechanical implement adapted for connection to a parent spacecraft, a first and second boom, a first thruster pod and a second thruster pod attached to the first and second boom, the first pod positioned relative to the second pod such that the center of mass of a parent/child spacecraft can be determined relative to the first and second pod.

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