SPACECRAFT WITH LOW-THRUST ENGINE PLANT Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: space engineering; delivery of communication satellites to geostationary orbit. SUBSTANCE: proposed spacecraft has power module, engine module with electric rocket engines, payload module and telescopic trusses connecting engine module with payload module and power module. Electric rocket engines are located on opposite sides of engine modules. Electric rocket engines may be also located on platforms which are turnable relative to pitch or bank and are mounted on hinged or extensible trusses. Engine module may be turnable relative to yawing axis. EFFECT: reduction of adverse effect of engines on spacecraft components; reduced consumption of working medium in ejecting spacecraft into working orbit. 3 cl, 5 dwg