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Einstein's Alcove
Crash landing for Smart 1 lunar probe
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<blockquote data-quote="spiney" data-source="post: 254914" data-attributes="member: 192438"><p>I think that's Astas 1H, and 2A!</p><p></p><p>However, I'm nitpicking. Yes, agreed, it's being used on dbs sats.</p><p></p><p>There's some difference between using this in short bursts, to maintain already achieved earth orbit, and far more prolonged use as a "main drive". Since the thrust is tiny - although much more fuel efficient - you've got to be quite sure the components will work reliably for extended periods, maybe several days continuously!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spiney, post: 254914, member: 192438"] I think that's Astas 1H, and 2A! However, I'm nitpicking. Yes, agreed, it's being used on dbs sats. There's some difference between using this in short bursts, to maintain already achieved earth orbit, and far more prolonged use as a "main drive". Since the thrust is tiny - although much more fuel efficient - you've got to be quite sure the components will work reliably for extended periods, maybe several days continuously! [/QUOTE]
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