(US4949922-A)      The stabilization method generally comprises the steps of: (A) determining the magnitude and direction of the undesired torque applied to the satellite due to solar pressure or the like; and (B) applying a compensating torque to the satellite to correct for the effects of the undesirable torque on the satellite by essentially simultaneously rotating the panels in the same direction about a common axis from a normal sun tracking position to repectively first and second compensating positions angularly offset from the normal sun tracking position and angularly offset from each other. The panels are preferably rotated at essentially the same rate. After prescribed periods of time, the first and second panels are then rotated respectively to third and fourth compensating positions by essentially simultaneously rotating the panels in the opposite direction about the common positions past the normal sun tracking position, wherein the third and fourth compensations positions are angularly offset from each other. The magnitude and direction of the undesired torque applied to the satellite is preferably determined by sensing the roll and pitch of the satellite produced by such torque.    ADVANTAGE -   Reduced peak gimbal motion, simplified design. (12pp)    (EP372434-B1)      Method for compensating for the effects of undesired torque (MFX, MFY) applied to a satellite (24), said satellite (24) including first and second solar collection panels (30a,30b) rotatable about a common axis (40) to a position (47,57,61) normally tracking the sun 956), said solar collection panels (30a,30b) extending in generally opposite directions (36,38) away from the body of said satellite (24) said method comprising the steps of 1.1. determining the magnitude and direction of said undesired torque (MFX,MFY) applied to said satellite (24); 1.2 applying a compensation torque to said satellite (24) by essentially simultaneously rotating said first and second solar collection panels (30a,30b) in a first direction about said common axis (40) from said normal sun tracking position (47,57,61) to respectively first and second compensating positions (49;84,86;102,100) angularly offset from said normal sun tracking position (47,57,61), charazterized by the step of 1.3. rotating said first and second solar collection panels (30a,30b) to respectively third and fourth compensating positions (59,88,90;106,104) by essentially simultaneously rotating said solar collection panels (30a,30b) in a second direction about said common axis (40) from said first and second compensating positions (49;84,86; 102,100) past said normal sun tracking position (47,57,61), said second rotational direction being opposite to said first rotational direction, and said third and fourth compensating positions (59;88,90;106,104) being angularly offset from said normal sun tracking position (57,57,61).