// ORBITAL LOGISTICS AND PROPULSION TERM
Station Keeping
The process of making small adjustments to a satellite's orbit to maintain its desired position and trajectory against natural perturbations.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Station keeping refers to the orbital maneuvers performed by spacecraft, typically using thrusters, to counteract natural perturbations (e.g., atmospheric drag, solar radiation pressure, gravitational anomalies) and maintain a satellite within its designated orbital slot or ground track, ensuring mission continuity and preventing collisions.
BACKGROUND
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- Orbital maintenance
- position keeping
- orbit control
USAGE NOTE
Geostationary satellites require continuous station keeping to remain over their assigned longitude.