Geostationary spacecraft orbit slaving and maneuver: thrusters on drives installation scheme

In this article we consider increase of application of geostationary SC orbit slaving and maneuver thrusters, particularly for creation of control moments for slaving and maneuver system of SC simultaneously with orbit correction procedures. We analyze thrusters on drives installation scheme, which provides for alteration of engine position against spacecraft (pointing mechanism). We also present possible method for orbit slaving procedures with the account of control moments creation decision. And we analyze merits and demerits of the given and the other slaving and maneuver approaches.