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Method For Controlling The Orbit Of A Satellite In Earth Orbit, Satellite And System For Controlling The Orbit Of Such A Satellite - EP3157815

The patent EP3157815 was granted to Airbus Defence And Space on May 2, 2018. The application was originally filed on Jun 19, 2015 under application number EP15732194A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Opposition Rejected".

EP3157815

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE
Application Number
EP15732194A
Filing Date
Jun 19, 2015
Status
Opposition Rejected
Oct 3, 2025
Grant Date
May 2, 2018
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THALESFeb 1, 2019ATOUT PI LAPLACEADMISSIBLE

Patent Citations (16) New

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Non-Patent Literature (NPL) Citations (4) New

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OPPOSITION- Anzel, "Controlling a Stationary Orbit using electric propulsion", International Electric Propulsion Conference, (19880000), pages 306 - 314, XP055564365-
OPPOSITION- Corey Ronald, Et Al, "Electric Propulsion at Space Systems/Loral", IEPC-2009-270, The 31st International Electric Propulsion Conference, USA, (20090920), pages 1 - 17, XP055564380-
OPPOSITION- Mirko Leomanni et al., "« Precise Attitude Control of All-Electric GEO Spacecraft using Xenon Microthrusters", IEPC-2013-070, The 33rd International Electric Propulsion Conference, The George Washington University, (20131006), XP055222182-
OPPOSITION- "SGEO Electric Propulsion Subsystem Development Status and Future Opportunities", IEPC-2013-144, The 33rd International Electric Propulsion Conference, USA, (20131006), XP055564356-

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