CubeADCS 3-Axis
High accuracy inertial pointing
CubeSats have evolved to the point where high accuracy inertial pointing has become a requirement in certain missions. In these missions, three reaction wheels are required to provide 3-axis control throughout the entire orbit. Sensors are chosen to provide the level of accuracy required for a specific mission. We have developed a 3-axis system that builds on the experience and hardware heritage gained from the Y-Momentum unit. This system can be upgraded to a variety of levels to provide different pointing abilities for different missions and satellite sizes.
Looking for a simpler, smaller and more cost-effective system?
Read about CubeADCS Y-Momentum
Modes
The following modes are available in the default bundle:
- Detumble the satellite and bring it to a controlled spin using the magnetorquers
- Stabilize the attitude in the orbit using a combination of the momentum wheel and magnetorquers
- Perform pitch maneuvers in the orbital plane by controlling the momentum wheel’s speed
- Perform 3-axis pointing in any direction
Random tumble
Controlled spin
Pitch maneuvers
3-axis pointing
The performance of the system depends on the following items: (i) Moment of inertia and mass of the satellite, (ii) Orbital parameters (in particular the altitude and inclination), (iii) Magnetic dipoles in the satellite and aerodynamic properties (especially in the case of deployable solar arrays), (iv) Sensor placement and availability during operations. Please contact us to get more information about the expected performance for your spacecraft.
What's included?
Base price: USD 37,400
CubeComputer
with compiled ADCS Control Program (ACP)
CubeSense sun and earth sensor
3x CubeWheel Small
1x Deployable magnetometer
10x coarse sun sensors
2x CubeTorquer Rods
1x CubeTorquer Coil
Upgrade options:
Redundant magnetometer
(+ USD 2000)
Upgrade to CubeWheel Small+
(+ USD 3,600)
Upgrade to CubeWheel Medium
(+ USD 6,180)
Upgrade to CubeWheel Large
(+ USD 9,050)
Upgrade to CubeTorquer Medium
(+ USD 820)
Upgrade to CubeTorquer Large
(+ USD 2,100)
Add CubeStar
(+ USD 13,500)
Open ACP to allow custom controllers
(+ USD 3,300)
Prices include worldwide shipment and insurance. Not sure which option is required for your mission? Please get in touch.
Downloads
CubeADCS 3-Axis
Option sheet
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ICD
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User manual
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We are ready to provide you with a quotation for the CubeADCS 3-Axis integrated ADCS.
You can also contact us to discuss your use case.
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