Energy efficient satellite maneuvering
US10882640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/245
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Energy efficient satellite maneuvering is described herein. One disclosed example method includes maneuvering a satellite that is in an orbit around a space body so that a principle sensitive axis of the satellite is oriented to an orbit frame plane to reduce gravity gradient torques acting upon the satellite. The orbit frame plane is based on an orbit frame vector.
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