In this paper, the proposed collaboration between AMSAT and Virginia Tech has been discussed.Relevant background on the Phase 3 AMSAT program was presented. An orbital analysis regardingthe △_v required to maneuver from a 12-hour Molniya orbit to a 6-hour orbit was also presented.For a sample mission profile of P3E, less than 500 m/s △ _v were required to maintain the satellite ina 6 hour orbit over 2 years. Finally, aspects of the attitude control for the satellite were discussed.
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