Disclosed are systems and method for satellite attitude control, which includes two or more individual thruster unit (ITU) arranged at various locations about a body of the satellite, with each ITU oriented to provide thrust in a unique direction when fired. Additionally or alternatively, each ITU configured for independently controlled firing. In disclosed examples, one or more stabilization surfaces to compensate for changes in altitude of the satellite.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTITUDE CONTROL FOR A SATELLITE
2021-09-16
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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