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S.6 <strong>Spacecraft</strong> <strong>Propulsion</strong><br />

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<strong>Spacecraft</strong> <strong>Propulsion</strong> is characterized in general by its complete integration within the<br />

spacecraft (e.g. satellites). Its function is <strong>to</strong> provide forces and <strong>to</strong>rques in (empty) space<br />

<strong>to</strong>:<br />

- transfer the spacecraft: used for interplanetary<br />

travel<br />

- position the spacecraft: used for orbit control<br />

- orient the spacecraft: used for attitude control<br />

SMART-1 <strong>Spacecraft</strong><br />

Mission <strong>to</strong> Moon <strong>to</strong> demonstrate<br />

innovative and key technologies for<br />

scientific deep-space missions.<br />

Nov. 2003 – Sept. 2006<br />

While jet propulsion systems for launching rockets are also called primary propulsion<br />

systems, spacecraft, e.g. satellites, are operated by secondary propulsion systems.

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