Patent ID: 6036143
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B64G,F03H

Abstract:
A spacecraft, comprising:a body portion;at least one member extending from said body portion of said spacecraft in a first direction radially outwardly directed from said body portion, said member containing an end portion outwardly facing in said first direction;an orbit control device for applying thrusts to said spacecraft, said orbit control device containing a single thrust outlet for venting exhaust, said thrust outlet containing an axis, said orbit control device being coupled to said outward-facing end portion of said member with said axis of said thrust outlet extending in said first direction such that exhaust from said orbit control device is directed in said first direction and away from said member and said spacecraft;drive means coupled to said orbit control device for positioning said orbit control device in said first direction; anda supply device for providing propellant to said orbit control device.