Research Article

Loosely Formation-Displaced Geostationary Orbit Optimization with Complex Hybrid Sail Propulsion

Table 4

Mass consumption for all spacecrafts after one day.

TimeStrict formation with ideal displaced GEO (kg)Loosely formation with a station-keeping box (kg)Mass saving (%)

Winter solstice2.8051.68639.89%
Spring equinox3.0221.74742.19%
Summer solstice2.8081.63841.67%
Autumn equinox3.0211.75142.04%