Spacecraft component with microthruster actuation and operation thereof

摘要

A spacecraft component (20) includes a plurality of parts, e.g., a first part (22) and a second part (23) connected to one another, at least the first part (22) being mounted for movement with respect to another of the parts, e.g., the second part (23). At least one microthruster (27) is provided on the first part for actuation thereof and includes a chamber (2, 14), a fluid provided in the chamber and a diaphragm (3, 13) covering an opening in the chamber (2, 14).