GO-2 Use Case - Thrust Vectoring & Precision Control for Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO)

Problem:

RPO missions demand ultra-fine relative motion control, smooth attitude adjustments, and safe maneuvering near another spacecraft. Traditional reaction-wheel and main thruster combinations can introduce jitter, overshoot, and limit how gently and accurately you can approach, inspect or dock with a target. 

Solution:

GO-2 delivers continuous, adjustable, and differential low thrust to enable smooth, precise translational and rotational control. This supports safer, more accurate, RPO profiles, from precise phasing to final approach and station-keeping.   

GO-2 Insight:  

• Fine thrust control and throttling across 5-400 μN, with a minimum impulse bit of approximately 800 nNs, enables an ultra-gentle approach and holds maneuvers during critical proximity operations.

• Independent control of 40 thrusters supports thrust vectoring and combined orbital and attitude maneuvers, enabling precise relative positioning and pointing around a target spacecraft.

• A 7 – 40 W power draw enables flexible duty cycles and continuous low-thrust operation without disrupting spacecraft power budgets or payload activities.

• High total impulse enables sustained RPO maneuvering with minimal propellant consumption, preserving delta-v for repeated proximity operations and extended mission duration.

Together, these capabilities deliver tighter control authority, smoother approaches, reduced reliance on large impulsive burns, and safer proximity timelines, driving higher mission confidence and operational value.  

GO-2: Enabling Safer, Smarter RPO:  

As demands grows for on-orbit servicing, inspection, and complex RPO missions, GO-2 is built to scale with it, delivering finer control, smoother trajectories, and more reliable proximity operations. With precise thrust vectoring and differential low thrust, GO-2 helps you execute more precise and propellant-efficient RPO sequences.   

That means fewer risky impulsive maneuvers, more time on-station, and a stronger return on mission investment. By enabling stable, accurate control over long-duration proximity operations, GO-2 supports your RPO objectives and helps you extract maximum value from every rendezvous.