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Meeting	ACGS Committee Meeting 117 - Napa, CA - March 2016
Agenda Location	5 SUBCOMMITTEE B – MISSILES AND SPACE 5.3 Solar Radiation Pressure Applications on Geostationary Satellites
Title	Solar Radiation Pressure Applications on Geostationary Satellites
Presenter	Ricardo Bevilacqua
Affiliation	University of Florida
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Abstract	PATRICK KELLY (University of Florida) RICHARD S. ERWIN (University of Florida) RICCARDO BEVILACQUA (University of Florida) Taking advantage of the solar radiation pressure at geostationary orbits can provide a viable means of actuation for orbital control and can lead to propellant-less satellite missions. Using only solar radiation pressure, it is possible to control the semi-major axis, eccentricity, inclination, or even perform satellite servicing missions. Utilizing attainably large solar sails, this presentation will demonstrate possible methods for executing such maneuvers.