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The attitude and translation control system described in this paper provides precision pointing and drag-free control to accomplish a scientific mission. The unique proportional helium thruster, which uses helium boiloff from the payload, controls thrust using pressure feedback to meet the high-accuracy requirements for force knowledge. The attitude control law torque commands are combined with...