Propulsion Attitude Control

Propulsion Attitude Control is a space subsystem that keeps a spacecraft pointed correctly for power, thermal safety, communication, or science for thruster, burn, and maneuver systems. It uses sensors, reaction wheels, thrusters, and control laws so teams can maintain pointing without exceeding constraints while keeping evidence, reliability, and public-safe operational boundaries clear.

“The mission team used Propulsion Attitude Control when the burn plan changed, so the team could maintain pointing without exceeding constraints before the next mission decision point.”