02 • ORBIT / DOCKING
Orbital Maneuvering
& RCS
Precision control for attitude, translation, and orbital operations.
RCS and maneuvering systems are essential for docking, station keeping, attitude control, landers, probes, rescue vehicles, and orbital tugs.
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Attitude Control
Maintain precise orientation and stability across all axes.
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Orbital Maneuvering
Efficient burns for orbit raise, changes, and corrections.
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Docking Support
Precise control for docking and proximity operations.
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Rescue & Tugs
Support for recovery, towing, and station keeping.
System Overview
RCS and maneuvering systems are essential for docking, station keeping, attitude control, landers, probes, rescue vehicles, and orbital tugs.
| Propulsion Type | Chemical (Mono / Bi-Propellant) |
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| Power Source | Vehicle Power / Auxiliary |
| Best Use Case | Docking, Station Keeping, Attitude Control, Orbital Operations |
| Propellant Types | Hydrazine, Nitrogen Tetroxide, MON-3, Green Propellants |
| Thrust Range | 0.1 N – 1,000 N per thruster |
| Specific Impulse (Isp) | 220 – 320 s (typical) |
| Typical Duty Cycle | Intermittent / Short-burn |