Reducing satellite weight and cost

Aeronautics and astronautics – Spacecraft – Spacecraft formation – orbit – or interplanetary path

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244164, 244169, 244172, B64G 100

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059314192

ABSTRACT:
Satellites are launched to a first orbit on a launch rocket. The satellites are connected together, forming a satellite cluster, that is propelled from the first orbit to a higher mission orbit by thrustors on each satellite. The satellite cluster is formed so that satellite cluster rotation from aerodynamic drag on the individual satellites is minimized. The thrustors are sequenced to control satellite cluster attitude during the transition to the second altitude. At the second altitude, the satellites are separated from the satellite cluster and propelled to their mission orbits using their own thrustors and attitude system.

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