RW-1000 Reaction Wheel

Reaction Wheels are used in the spacecraft to provide high accuracy attitude (pointing) control. By increasing or decreasing speed, the reaction wheel forces the spacecraft to rotate in the opposite direction, allowing the spacecraft to point at specific targets to take images or transmit data to the ground.

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Specifications

Features

Plug & Play: Integrated Controller and Shunt power protection. There’s no peripheral electronics required to interface/control/protect On-Orbit Firmware update: Firmware can be updated and reconfigured on orbit Low speed operation: the wheel can operate at 5rpm Slotless motor with Zero-cogging torque

Supply Voltage

55V to 74V

Momentum

1 Nms

Torque

70 mNm

Max RPM

10,000 RPM

Environment

-20C to 40C

Total Mass (kg)

1.4kg