Abstract This paper makes an updated assessment of the technical and economic feasibility of transferring satellites from low Earth orbit to geostationary orbit using low thrust propulsion. In particular, the concept of a solar electric tug is discussed whereby the main propulsion unit is returned from geostationary orbit to low Earth orbit for re-use.


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    Title :

    A reappraisal of satellite orbit raising by electric propulsion


    Contributors:
    Holdaway, R. (author) / Wong, Y.S. (author) / Martin, A.R. (author) / Latham, P.M. (author)

    Published in:

    Acta Astronautica ; 19 , 6-7 ; 535-538


    Publication date :

    1989-02-15


    Size :

    4 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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