
Overview
Our sun sensors provide a simple and reliable way to determine the sun vector for sun pointing or to complement three axis attitude determination. The miniature sun sensor is fully digital, offering robust and interference-resistant measurements. Built from radiation-tolerant COTS components, it has proven flight heritage in LEO, ensuring dependable performance for your mission. The sensor is engineered for volume production, high reliability, and excellent performance at competitive cost.
Features:
· Miniaturized design
· Albedo immune
· Digital sun vector output
· Pre-calibrated for high precision
· Low power consumption
· Measurement rate up to 10 Hz
· Flight-proven since 2024
Properties
Overview
- Name
- Sun Sensor
- Supplier
- PYXIS SPACE
- Type
- Sun Sensor
- Flight proven
- Yes
Details
- Accuracy
- 0.2–1 °
- Data Rate
- up to 10 Hz
- Slew Rate
- up to 10 °/s
- FOV
- 92° x 92°
- Power Supply
- +4.5 V to 12 V
- Dimensions
- 9mm x 18mm x 24mm
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to +80°C
- Radiation
- 10 kRad
Pricing
- Cost
- ≥ €2,500 EUR
Delivery and customization
- Lead time
- 2 to 3 months
- Customization / NRE
Unknown