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Operations done to keep a spacecraft in a particular orbit. Generally done by by thruster burns. In LEO this must be done to counteract the momentum loss to atmospheric drag. In other orbits it may be needed to maintain a planned relative position over a long period of time.
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Do operating GPS satellites ever make orbital maneuvers for station-keeping?
Yes, GPS satellites do execute station keeping maneuvers. Primary purpose is to keep them within the desired repeating ground track, which leads to a maneuver every year or so for each satellite. I b …
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What propulsion methods does the ISS use for station-keeping?
In addition to the previous answers, in its most recent mission (May 2018) the Cygnus resupply spacecraft tested out its ability to give the ISS a boost.
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