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Reaction Wheel
Reliable, High-Performance Range of Wheels
Reaction Wheel
Reliable, High-Performance Range of Wheels
CS offers a wide range of robust reaction wheels perfect for CubeSats and SmallSats. Our reaction wheel range is designed for precision performance, reliability, ease of use, and manufacturability. Featuring a modular, space-proven design with in-house designed motors, high-load space-rated bearings, and advanced lubrication, our reaction wheels can be easily optimised to meet the requirements of all high-performance missions. Additionally, our reaction wheels are meticulously balanced using our state-of-the-art automated laser balancing machines. After balancing, micro-vibration performance is measured and verified using precision micro-vibration testing. Our reaction wheels’ ultra-low vibration, with the option of adding damping, makes our reaction wheels the ideal choice for missions requiring high precision and stability. With a distributed supply chain and automated production processes, the CS reaction wheel range offers robust, customisable, high-precision reaction wheels that can be rapidly manufactured at high volumes and competitive pricing.
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Robust mechanics
A robust design with increased vibrational load capacity
Integrated drive electronics
Radiation-tolerant electronic drive circuit and speed controller
Magnetically shielded with internal mu-metal shielding
Reduced magnetic interference and a more compact design
Robust mounting options
Provides flexibility in satellite design and layout
Pyramid mounting configuration available with option of dampers
Enabling increased momentum storage and 3-axis redundancy with reduction in micro-vibrations
In-house motor design from CW0500
Offering fully-optimised motor design, bearing and lubricant selection, and enabling manufacturing at scale
Common node design
Standardised interfaces and functionality shared between all Gen 2 products
The Reaction Wheel Range at a Glance
The reaction wheel product range offers robust, high-precision wheels with standardised interfaces, rooted in a decade of flight heritage. They can seamlessly be integrated with any satellite architecture. Given their modular design and extensive qualification testing, they are ideal for missions of any size, including those with extended lifetime requirements.
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