Spacecraft angular momentum stabilization system and method

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1983-04-15

1986-10-21

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Spacecraft formation, orbit, or interplanetary path

244165, B64G 110, B64G 128

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046181121

ABSTRACT:
An improved system and method of ejecting a spacecraft from a shuttle or orbiter type craft in space includes a momentum wheel on the spacecraft that has a spin axis parallel to the ejection direction, spinning-up this momentum wheel prior to ejection and after ejection de-spinning this wheel whereby the whole spacecraft spins without the need of a spin table on the shuttle or orbiter craft.

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Kaplan et al, "Attitude Acquisition Maneuver Bias Momentum Satellites", Comsat. Tech. Review, vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 1-23, 1976.

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