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Record 1 2003-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

This solid-motor was developed by SEP/BPD/MAN as an apogee stage for geostationary satellites.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
  • Engins spatiaux
DEF

Étage propulsif associé à un satellite, dont la mise en fonctionnement, au voisinage de l'apogée, communique à celui-ci une impulsion destinée à transformer son orbite en orbite circulaire.

CONT

Ce propulseur a été développé par SEP/BPD/MAN en tant qu'étage d'apogée pour satellites géostationnaires.

OBS

L'orbite finale est à l'altitude de l'apogée de l'orbite initiale.

Spanish

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