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.


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    Title :

    ATS-6 cesium bombardment engine north-south stationkeeping experiment


    Additional title:

    Einsatz von Caesium-Ionentriebwerken fuer die stationaere Nord-Sued-Positionierung des Satelliten ATS-6


    Contributors:
    Worlock, R.M. (author) / James, E.L. (author) / Hunter, R.E. (author) / Bartlett, R.O. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    , 9 Quellen



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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