The present invention relates generally to improvements in attitude control systems (ACS) for spacecraft and more particularly to a novel propellant tank resupply system and method for increasing ACS propellant usage capability through resupply of the ACS tanks during operation of the engines of the primary propulsion system.


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    Title :

    Propellant Tank Resupply System


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1984


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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