Mission
Leo Orbital maneuvers demonstrate payload thrust and throttling capabilities.
Leo Orbital maneuvers demonstrate payload thrust and throttling capabilities.
The spacecraft will use semi-impulsive burns to oscillate between 350 and 450km of altitude. Many Hohmann transfers (see figure on left) will simulate a spiral transfer between the altitudes. The depletion of all onboard fuel and cumulative change in velocity (∆V) is a clear demonstration of successful thruster operation.