Satellite control method using single species of bipropellant

Details Satellite control method using single species of bipropellant Satellite control method using single species of bipropellant

1996-12-18

2000-02-15

Grant, William

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

244172, 244135R, B64G 126, B64G 140

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060243287

ABSTRACT:
In a spacecraft that controls its position and attitude by a plurality of bipropellant thrusters, controlled ejection and vaporization of a single remaining propellant species generates a thrust force to adjust the spacecraft's position and attitude, thereby allowing an extension of the spacecraft's useful life after the other propellant has been exhausted.

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patent: 4923152 (1990-05-01), Barkats
patent: 5263666 (1993-11-01), Hubert et al.
patent: 5395076 (1995-03-01), Lichtin et al.

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