Methods and apparatus to methods and apparatus for performing propulsion operations using electric propulsion system are disclosed. An example apparatus includes means to use an electric propulsion system coupled to a frame of a spacecraft, the electric propulsion system including at least a first thruster and a second thruster, the first thruster adjacent a first side of the frame, the second thruster adjacent a second side of the frame, and means to allow at least one of the first thruster or the second thruster to control the spacecraft without using a chemical propulsion system.


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    Title :

    Methods and apparatus for performing propulsion operations using electric propulsion systems


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2020-06-23


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS



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