Path control
As path control , engl. Orbit Control System (OCS), in satellite technology , is the term used to describe the control of the translational movements of a satellite, while the alignment through rotation along the three main axes of rotation is the task of position control . Since control nozzles can take on both control tasks, they are summarized under the term Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) or Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS).
Examples
The task of orbit control is, for example, to keep geostationary satellites in their position or to maintain orbit trajectories (e.g. Hohmannbahn ). Rocket engines serve as actuators, which are performed chemically for high thrust requirements and also by electric ion drives for lower requirements .