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Applications Of Aerodynamic Forces For Spacecraft Orbit Maneuverability In Operationally Responsive Space And Space Reconstitution Needs, Matthew N. Goodson

Theses and Dissertations

Each year multiple satellites are launched to provide end users key pieces of information. This information ranges from remote sensing data for military or civilian purposes (e.g., weather forecasting, troop movements, agricultural production, etc.) to large bandwidth telecommunications sensors. No matter the type of information needed, society is demanding more. Because of this continual rise in information needs, the current model of launching one satellite for one mission is not sustainable. To satisfy the information needs of nations across the globe, a means for satellites to transition from one mission type to another must be developed. One means of transitioning …