Space Operations
Station-Keeping
Satellite Station-Keeping
Satellite Station-Keeping (Station-Keeping) — Small maneuvers to maintain a satellite's position against perturbations from gravity, solar radiation, and atmospheric drag. Consumes propellant that limits satellite life.
Frequently asked about Station-Keeping
- What does Station-Keeping mean in the space industry?
- Satellite Station-Keeping: Small maneuvers to maintain a satellite's position against perturbations from gravity, solar radiation, and atmospheric drag. Consumes propellant that limits satellite life.
- What does Station-Keeping stand for?
- Station-Keeping stands for Satellite Station-Keeping.
- What category of space terminology does Station-Keeping belong to?
- Station-Keeping is part of the Space Operations category in space industry terminology.