ARTIFICIAL SATELLITE Russian patent published in 2017 - IPC B64G1/24 B64G1/40 F03H1/00 

FIELD: physics, navigation.

SUBSTANCE: invention refers to the means of spacecraft motion control, namely to electric (plasma) rocket engines for orbit correction for artificial, mostly low-orbit satellite of a planet with atmosphere. The small capacity rocket engine uses a high density metal wire as the working medium. The wire is placed on the inner surface of the satellite body, providing together with the sheath the necessary rigidity at the satellite insertion stage.

EFFECT: invention provides an artificial satellite with a long service life in orbit and optimal weight characteristics.

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