BCT TS NST Datasheet - Blue Canyon Technologies

BCT TS NST Datasheet - Blue Canyon Technologies

TS Nano Star Tracker
TM
High-Performance Attitude Determination for CubeSats
Precise 3-axis stellar attitude determination in a micro-package
Key Features
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Thin Slice configuration for integrations into CubeSat stack
Detects stars down to 7.5 magnitude
On-board star catalog (>20,000 stars) and lost-in-space star identification
CubeSat compatible digital interface drive electronics
CubeSat compatible packaging
Total Integrated Mission Solutions
Blue Canyon Technologies High-Performance Solutions
The BCT Thin Slice Nano Tracker is a reliable CubeSat attitude sensor compatible with a variety of configurations and
missions. The integrated Tracker and Baffle is designed with a revolutionary micro size, power, and mass. The Thin Slice
Nano Tracker is creating a new level of performance for Nano size spacecraft.
Thin Slice Nano Star Tracker Capability
Specification
Performance
Attitude solution update rate
Bore-sight accuracy
Roll axis accuracy
Lost in space solution time
Field of view
Spacecraft lifetime
Sky coverage
Mass
Volume
Nominal power consumption
Peak power
Idle mode
Operating voltage
Data interface (optional drive
electronics)
5 Hz
6 arcsec (1-sigma)
40 arcsec (1-sigma)
2 seconds
10 x 12 degrees
3 Years (LEO)
>99% sky coverage
0.200 kg (with baffle)
10 x 10 x 3 cm (with baffle)
0.75W
≤1.0W
0.5W
5 +/- 0.1V
RS-422 (can support SPI)
Mechanical Layout (Inches)
Blue Canyon Technologies
2425 55th St. STE 200-A
Boulder, CO 80301
720.458.0703
www.bluecanyontech.com
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