Two 0.004 N thrust cesium bombardment ion thrusters have been developed and integrated on Applications Technology Satellite-6 (ATS-6) demonstrate compatible north-south stationkeeping of a geostationary satellite. In addition to the two flight units, an identical system is undergoing extended testing on the ground to demonstrate operating lifetime. Preliminary operation of the two thrusters on ATS-6 was begun on July 17, 1974, and on October 19, 1974.
ATS-6 cesium bombardment engine north-south stationkeeping experiment
Einsatz von Caesium-Ionentriebwerken fuer die stationaere Nord-Sued-Positionierung des Satelliten ATS-6
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems ; AES-11 , 6 ; 1176-1184
1975
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