Chinese Space Science and Technology ›› 2013, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (2): 72-77.doi: 10.3780/j.issn.1000-758X.2013.02.012

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Momentum Management of Chang'e-2 Satellite on L2 Point

DAI  Ju-Feng1, XU  Hong-Bing2, CUI  Yan2, XUE  Rui1   

  1. (1 Beijing Institute of Control Engineering, Beijing 100190)(2 Beijing Aerospace Control Center, Beijing 100094)
  • Received:2012-06-05 Revised:2012-11-16 Published:2013-04-25 Online:2013-04-25

Abstract: Since Chang'e-2 (CE-2) satellite entered the Lissajous orbit surrounding the EarthSun Lagrange point L2,the effect of jet uninstall was studied. A momentum management method by light pressure was given. The in orbit test shows that the Solar light pressure is strong enough to unload the momentum of CE-2 satellite, which is surrounding the L2 point. This method can substantially reduce the number of jet uninstall, and benefit the orbit maintenance of CE-2 satellite.

Key words: Solar light pressure, Momentum management, Earth-Sun Lagrange point, Chang'e-2 satellite