What does XIPS stand for?

Xenon Ion Propulsion System (spacecraft)

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Samples in periodicals archive:

We will then activate the xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS) that will place Galaxy IIIC into its final orbital position at 95 degrees West longitude.

Successful Launch of Galaxy IIIC Satellite Marks Return to Flight of ...

To provide 15 years' service, the Boeing 702 carries the flight-proven xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS) for all on-orbit maneuvering.

Second Boeing-Built XM Satellite Rolls Into Orbit

To provide 15 years' service, the Boeing 702 carries the flight-proven xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS) for all on-orbit maneuvering.

Second Boeing-built XM Satellite at Sea, Ready for Launch; Spacecraft ...

Standard on the Boeing 702 is the advanced xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS(TM)), which provides 10 times greater efficiency than conventional liquid bipropellant fuel systems.

Boeing-Built Anik F1 Satellite Ready for Launch; Most Powerful ...

Standard on the Boeing 702 is the advanced xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS(TM)), which provides 10 times greater efficiency than conventional liquid bipropellant fuel systems.

Boeing-built PAS-1R Satellite Ready for Launch; Boeing 702 Doubles ...

Once the satellite is in orbital position, stationkeeping will be performed by XIPS(TM), a xenon ion propulsion system championed by HSC in conjunction with Hughes Electron Dynamics Inc.

Hughes-Built PAS-9 Ready for Sea Launch

They also activated the xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS), which provides stationkeeping for the satellite.

New On-Board Engine Lifts Hughes-Built Satellites to Final Orbit

Anik F2 also carries Hughes' flight-proven xenon ion propulsion system (XIPS) for all on-orbit maneuvering.

Hughes Sells Second 702 Satellite to Telesat Canada; Anik F2 is Tenth ...