Spacecraft Mass Shifting With Propellant Tank Systems
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Dec 3, 2020
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Apr 2, 2020
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Apr 3, 2019
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Systems, apparatuses, methods, and software are described herein that provide enhanced logistical control over spacecraft. This logistical control can include attitude adjustment and desaturation of reaction wheels. In one example, a method of operating a spacecraft includes providing propellant in two or more propellant tanks for use by at least a thruster of the spacecraft. During application of a force on the spacecraft, the method includes transferring propellant from at least a first propellant tank to at least a second propellant tank to alter a center of mass of the spacecraft.
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