SRC-173
Boeing Low-Thrust Geosynchronous Transfer Mission Experience
Mark Poole and Monte Ho (Boeing Satellite Development Center) ·2007 · T4 commissioned study or industry paper · VC10
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- CLM-0675 Some real satellites use a mixed approach: a normal rocket engine does most of the work of reaching high orbit, and small electric thrusters only fine-tune the final position. This is much faster than doing the whole trip electrically: 4 to 74 days on the eleven flights reported.
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