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Title Leonardo - Finmeccanica Cold Gas Micropropulsion in-orbit performances: LISA Pathfinder and Microscope

Abstract

The remarkable features of the Cold Gas Micro-Propulsion Subsystem contributed to the achievement of amazing LISA Pathfinder performances that inspired enthusiastic response from the science community. After LISA PF, Microscope and Euclid, the cold gas micro-propulsion technology is ready to help any other challenging scientific (or formation flying) mission to become a reality. The paper presents a review of the on-ground and in-flight achievements of the Cold Gas Micro Propulsion technology on board of LISA Pathfinder and Microscope and the lessons learned.

Authors Molina Marco, Polli Aldo, Fallerini Leonardo

Type Paper for Seminar/Symposium/Conference

Media IAC 2016 - International Astronautical Congress (26-30 September 2016, Guadalayara, Mexico)

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Anno 2016