Efficient orbit sparing system for space vehicle constellations

Details Efficient orbit sparing system for space vehicle constellations Efficient orbit sparing system for space vehicle constellations

2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Swiatek, Robert P. (Department: 3643)

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

Reexamination Certificate

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07051980

ABSTRACT:
A sparing system for space vehicle constellations. A plurality of space vehicles arranged in at least one mission orbit plane. The number of space vehicles is at least one greater than a minimum number necessary to provide at least a minimum level of service necessary to carry out a constellation mission. If one of the space vehicles fails the remaining space vehicles are repositioned in the mission orbit plane to provide the minimum level of service necessary to carry out a constellation mission.

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