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Ion engines to control SYNCOM satellites proposed
Ronald S H Toms of Electro-Optical Systems proposes a swiveling ion engine to precisely steer SYNCOM and maintain geostationary position. The design uses two pivot points to adjust attitude and orbit, delivering small thrusts at high exhaust speeds to correct perturbations from sun, moon, and solar radiation.
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Ronald S. H. Toms
Electro-Optical Systems, Inc
California
Electro-Optical System, Inc
General, Features Corp