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stationkeeping [′stā·shən‚keep·iŋ] (aerospace engineering) Keeping a satellite in geosynchronous orbit within assigned boundaries, typically within a few tenths of a degree of longitude, generally with the assistance of jet thrusters. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The satellites are designed to achieve long useful orbital life, precise stationkeeping, excellent fuel economy and orbital stability by using advanced propulsion and stabilization systems. will perform orbit raising and stationkeeping duties. SS/L's satellites use bipropellant propulsion and momentum-bias systems for excellent stationkeeping and orbital stability, providing long useful orbital life. |
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