United Launch Alliance (ULA) has made significant upgrades to its Centaur upper stage, aiming to improve on-orbit maneuvering capabilities. The modifications focus on increasing payload accuracy and precision during orbit adjustments.
Key updates include enhanced guidance systems, improved navigation software, and increased propulsion capabilities. These enhancements enable more precise control over the spacecraft’s trajectory, ensuring smoother and more efficient orbital maneuvers.
ULA’s strategic upgrade of its Centaur upper stage is poised to expand the versatility of launch vehicles for space missions, particularly those requiring precision adjustments in orbit.
Source: https://aviationweek.com/space/launch-vehicles-propulsion/ula-optimizing-centaur-upper-stage-orbit-maneuvering