CA2199436C - Earth based spacecraft orbit and attitude control using a look-ahead thruster selection logic and magnetic torquers - Google Patents

Earth based spacecraft orbit and attitude control using a look-ahead thruster selection logic and magnetic torquers Download PDF

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CA2199436C
CA2199436C CA 2199436 CA2199436A CA2199436C CA 2199436 C CA2199436 C CA 2199436C CA 2199436 CA2199436 CA 2199436 CA 2199436 A CA2199436 A CA 2199436A CA 2199436 C CA2199436 C CA 2199436C
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Marc Takahashi
Donald W. Gamble
Mark Mclaren
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