
Overview
The Multi-Head Star Sensor is a unique solution that can integrate up to six sensor heads to significantly increase data availability during large attitude maneuvers. The number and orientation of the heads can be fully customized to mission requirements. Thanks to their ultra-compact design, the sensor heads can easily be integrated into a CubeSat’s tuna can, making them ideal for space-constrained platforms.
Properties
Overview
- Name
- Multi-Head Star Sensor
- Supplier
- PYXIS SPACE
- Type
- Star Tracker
- Flight proven
- Yes
Details
- Accuracy (cross boresight)
- 36 "
- Accuracy (boresight)
- 180 "
- Data Rate
- 2 Hz
- Slew Rate
- up to 1.5 °/s
- Sun / Earth Exclusion Angle
- 80° / 70° for each sensor head
- Interface
- 2 x CAN2.0B, redundant configutation
- Power supply
- +4 V to +5.5 V
- Dry Mass
- < 240
- Dimensions
- tuna can, D79mm x L67mm
Pricing
- Cost
- €20,000 to €35,000 EUR
Delivery and customization
- Lead time
- 2 months
- Customization / NRE
Unknown