The Journal of Space Commerce

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NationSat Satellites to be Powered by Apollo Fusion

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Tom Patton
Dec 23, 2020
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Saturn Satellite Networks has selected Apollo Fusion propulsion systems for Saturn's NationSat geostationary communications satellites. The Apollo 1.4 kW ACE Max propulsion system will be used for orbit transfer to geosynchronous orbit and on-orbit station keeping on 15 year missions.

"Apollo's EP system supports Saturn's objective to provide satellite o…

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