Magnetorquers

AAC Clyde Space provides small satellite technologies and space-based data services, offering end-to-end solutions from satellite components to data analytics for various applications.

AAC Clyde Space

MM200

The MM200 is a magnetorquer designed for small satellites, providing precise attitude control and reaction wheel desaturation.

Axes	3
Measurement range	±100 µT
Resolution	0.05 nT
Noise density	<0.05 nT/√Hz
Interface	I2C

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AAC Clyde Space

MTQ800

The MTQ800 is a magnetorquer designed for attitude control in small satellites, offering a compact and efficient solution for detumbling and attitude stabilization.

Configuration	3-axis (X, Y, Z)
Dipole moment (each axis)	0.2 A·m²
Max current	0.5 A
Coil resistance	~22 Ω
Interface	I2C / Analog PWM

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AAC Clyde Space provides small satellite technologies and space-based data services, offering end-to-end solutions from components to data analytics.

AAC SpaceQuest (AAC Clyde Space subsidiary)

MAG-3 Three-Axis Satellite Magnetometer

Three-axis satellite magnetometer for reliable, accurate spacecraft attitude measurements, space-qualified for CubeSat and SmallSat ADCS.

Axes	3 (three-axis)
Measurement	Earth magnetic field vector
Applications	Attitude determination, B-dot detumbling, magnetorquer ADCS
Target platform	CubeSat, SmallSat
Interface	Standard satellite bus interfaces

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South African manufacturer of space-proven, plug-and-play Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) for small satellites, with over a decade of flight heritage.

CubeSpace ADCS

Magnetorquer Rods (CR0002-CR0020)

CubeSpace Magnetorquer Rods are space-proven magnetic torquers designed for satellite attitude control, featuring a compact design, robust mounting, and a range of magnetic moments

Max voltage [v] (CR002)	5
Max voltage [v] (CR003)	5
Max voltage [v] (CR004)	5
Max voltage [v] (CR005)	5
Max voltage [v] (CR006)	5

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Ecuadorian civilian space agency and manufacturer of high-energy-density batteries, deployable solar arrays and CubeSat platforms.

EXA (Ecuadorian Space Agency)

EXA MT01 Compact Magnetorquer

With only 7.5 grams and 3.2 millimeters thickness, the MT01 Compact Magnetorquer is a vacuum core magnetic coil designed fo ADCS control in cubesat mission from 1U to 3U that…

Manufacturer	EXA
Lead time	2 weeks

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Singapore-based spacecraft studio building mass-producible small satellite platforms and offering low-cost flight heritage and imagery intelligence services.

Galamad Aerospace

Magnetorquer

High-performance magnetic torquers designed for precise attitude control of CubeSats and SmallSats, featuring a high magnetic dipole moment to mass ratio and low power consumption.

Magnetic dipole moment to mass ratio	High
Power consumption	<1 W per Asqm
Design	Compact and Lightweight

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Gimbal Space designs and manufactures custom attitude determination and control systems (ADCS), including integrated systems, for customers with GNC teams.

Gimbal Space

Torque Rods

Custom magnetorquer rods for satellite attitude control, available in multiple sizes — reaction-wheel desaturation and fine attitude control for smallsats.

Configuration	Custom solutions available
Sizes	Multiple sizes

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GomSpace is a Danish CubeSat manufacturer producing satellite platforms, subsystems, and end-to-end mission solutions. Products include the NanoCom radio modules, NanoPower EPS, and complete 1U–12U satellite platforms. GomSpace has one of t

GomSpace

3-Axis Magnetorquer NanoTorque GST-600

The NanoTorque GST-600 is a compact three-axis magnetorquer designed for satellite attitude control, suitable for 6U CubeSats and other small satellites.

Dipole moment (Z-axis)	typ. 0.5 Am²
Dipole moment (X/Y-axis)	typ. 0.4 Am²
Temperature sensor	Integrated
Dimensions	91 x 97 x 17 mm
Mass	180 g

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GomSpace

NanoTorque GST-600

A compact three-axis magnetorquer combining a single air-torquer and two magnetorquer-rods for satellite attitude control, designed for 6U CubeSats and scalable to smaller and larg

Type	3-axis magnetorquer (1 air-torquer + 2 magnetorquer rods)
Target platform	Primarily 6U CubeSat (also usable in smaller/larger))
Torque	High torque, low residual dipole
Integration	Compatible with NanoTorque GSW-600 reaction wheels
Flight heritage	Flight-proven GomSpace product line

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Lusospace is a Portuguese company founded in 2002, originating as the country's first space startup, and has since expanded its capabilities and invested in other technology ventures.

Lusospace

MTQ140 magnetorquer

The MTQ140 is a demisable magnetorquer for small satellites, used for attitude control, detumbling, stabilization, and reaction wheel unloading.

TRL	8
Torque	+/- 140 A.m2
Linearity Error	<= 1%
Residual Magnetic Moment	<= 0.5%
Time Constant	<= 175 ms

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Lusospace

MTQ400 magnetorquer

The Lusospace MTQ400 is a demisable magnetorquer designed for attitude and control purposes, including detumbling, stabilization, and reaction wheel unloading for medium to large s

TRL	6 according to ECSS (ESA)
Export restrictions	ITAR and EAR free
Magnetic Dipole	+/- 400 A.m2
Linearity Error	<= 1.5%
Residual Magnetic Moment	<= 0.5%

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Pre-integrated nanosatellite buses (3U–16U+ MP42), green chemical propulsion, mission integration.

NanoAvionics

Magnetorquers MTQ M6P & MTQ MP42

CubeSat and SmallSat magnetorquers (torque rods) for attitude control in nano- and microsatellite platforms, available in M6P (CubeSat) and MP42 (microsatellite) variants.

MTQ m6p – mass	205 g ±1%
MTQ m6p – dipole magnetic moment (X & Y axis, typ.)	0.30 Am²
MTQ m6p – dipole magnetic moment (Z axis, typ.)	0.34 Am²
MTQ m6p – supply voltage	up to 5 V
MTQ m6p – power consumption (typ.)	~0.4 W

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NanoAvionics

NanoAvionics Magnetorquer MTQ (MTQ M6P / MTQ MP42)

NanoAvionics' MTQ M6P and MTQ MP42 magnetorquers are actuators for nano- and microsatellites that generate a magnetic moment interacting with Earth's magnetic field to produce atti

Starting price (MTQ M6P)	€ 1,330
Minimum order quantity	3 pieces

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NanoAvionics

NanoAvionics Magnetorquers MTQ M6P and MTQ MP42

The NanoAvionics Magnetorquers MTQ M6P and MTQ MP42 are actuators designed for nano and microsatellites to generate a magnetic moment for in-orbit maneuvering.

Starting price (M6P)	€ 1,330
Minimum order quantity	3 pieces

from €1 330

NewSpace Systems (NSS) manufactures spacecraft components and sub-systems, focusing on Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) products for commercial spacecraft manufacturers globally.

NewSpace Systems (NSS)

Magnetorquer Rods

NewSpace Systems’ magnetorquer rods control spacecraft attitude by interacting with Earth’s local magnetic field, either standalone or combined with reaction wheels for

TRL	9
First flight	2014
Units sold	> 7,000
Constellation baselines	> 10
Core material	Magnetic alloy rod

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NewSpace Systems (NSS)

NCTR-M002 Magnetorquer Rod

Magnetorquers offer a method of controlling the attitude of a spacecraft. This can be achieved either directly, by interacting with the local Earth’s magnetic field, or in…

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NewSpace Systems

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NewSpace Systems (NSS)

NCTR-M012 Magnetorquer Rod

The NCTR-M012 Magnetorquer Rod is a spacecraft attitude control device designed for CubeSats, utilizing a magnetic alloy rod for efficient interaction with Earth's magnetic field.

Manufacturer

NewSpace Systems

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Plan-S designs, manufactures, launches, and operates satellite systems for IoT connectivity (Connecta) and Earth observation data analytics (Observa), with 21 satellites launched.

Plan-S (Connecta)

Magnetic Torque Rod family (PS-MTQ-0.8 and PS-MTQ-4)

The Magnetic Torque Rod family provides compact and efficient magnetic actuation solutions for spacecraft attitude control systems, designed for detumbling and reaction wheel unloa

Magnetic moment (PS-MTQ-4.0)	4 A·m²
Supply voltage (PS-MTQ-4.0)	5 V
Maximum current (PS-MTQ-4.0)	225 mA (at room temperature)
Mass (PS-MTQ-4.0)	200 grams
Dimensions (PS-MTQ-4.0)	160 x 35 x 20 mm (including driver board)

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Space Inventor ApS is a Danish second-generation NewSpace company providing non-ITAR CubeSat, nanosat, and microsat components, platforms, and turnkey satellite missions with full vertical integration, headquartered in Aalborg with offices

Space Inventor ApS

MT-P4

Integrated magnetorquer rod for momentum dumping of LEO satellites, with built-in control electronics and redundant interfaces.

Msrp

€6.000

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SPUTNIX is a Russian manufacturer of nanosatellite and microsatellite platforms, onboard subsystems and ground infrastructure, operating as a subsidiary brand of Sitronics Group.

SPUTNIX

Magnetic torquers

A family of proprietary magnetic torquer rods (SX-MT-1 through SX-MT-30) used with the magnetic torquers control unit for low-accuracy attitude damping and flywheel unloading; a mi

Model sx-mt-1	Maximum moment 1 A*m2, Consumption 0.4 Wt, Mass 200 g, Diameter 16 mm, Dimensions 140x30x3
Model sx-mt-5	Maximum moment 5 A*m2, Consumption 0.6 Wt, Mass 350 g, Diameter 20 mm, Dimensions 220x50x3
Model sx-mt-10	Maximum moment 10 A*m2, Consumption 0.7 Wt, Mass 550 g, Diameter 20 mm, Dimensions 320x50x
Model sx-mt-15	Maximum moment 15 A*m2, Consumption 0.8 Wt, Mass 650 g, Diameter 20 mm, Dimensions 400x50x
Model sx-mt-20	Maximum moment 20 A*m2, Consumption 1.0 Wt, Mass 800 g, Diameter 20 mm, Dimensions 470x50x

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SPUTNIX

Magnetic torquers control unit

A control unit (SX-SBOX-MTQU-01) driving up to three magnetic torquers via PDM channels to implement angular velocity damping and flywheel unloading.

Dimensions	54 x 48 x 20 (without fasteners) mm
Mass	85 g
Power voltage	6-36 without galvanic isolation
Power consumption, wt	0.8
Duplicated interfaces	CAN2B

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SPUTNIX

Microsatellite Magnetic Torquers SX-MT Series

Series of 7 magnetic torquers for microsatellite attitude control and detumbling. Dipole moments from 1 to 30 Am², masses 200–1200 g. Compatible with SPUTNIX Pallada platform.

Models available	SX-MT-1, SX-MT-5, SX-MT-10, SX-MT-15, SX-MT-20, SX-MT-25, SX-MT-30
Dipole moment range	1–30 Am²
Supply voltage	±10 V
Mass range	200–1200 g

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SSBV Aerospace & Technology Group was a Dutch-led, technology-driven group of companies providing space and defence hardware, including smallsat subsystems, ground station equipment, and precision airdrop systems.

SSBV Aerospace & Technology

Cubesat Magnetorquer Rod

The Cubesat Magnetorquer Rod is a compact and efficient solution for attitude control and detumbling of CubeSats, utilizing the Earth's magnetic field.

Power	Typically 200 mW
Supply voltage	5 Volt
Operating temperature	-35oC to +75oC
Lifetime	>10 years
Dimensions	7 cm (Length)

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Taiwanese ADCS company in New Taipei City; CMG control moment gyroscopes, sun sensors, magnetorquers, and integrated nanosatellite attitude control systems; ISO 9001 certified.

Tensor Tech

Magnetorquers

Tensor Tech's magnetorquer product line, offered as an integrated MTQ Board or as standalone TensorMTQ rods, providing detumbling and basic pointing for small satellites.

Magnetic dipole moment	> 0.2 Am^2 for X/Y axes; > 0.1 Am^2 for Z axis
Inrush current	< 0.5 A @ 12 V
Power consumption	< 1 W
Mass	< 205 g
Dimensions	94 x 90 x 19 mm3

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Tensor Tech

Magnetorquers (MTQ Board & TensorMTQ series)

Tensor Tech offers magnetorquers in two forms: integrated MTQ Boards with embedded ADCS algorithms for detumbling and basic pointing, and standalone TensorMTQ series rods for small

Magnetic dipole moment	> 0.2 Am^2 for X/Y axes; > 0.1 Am^2 for Z axis
Inrush current	< 0.5 A @ 12 V
Power consumption	< 1 W
Mass	< 205 g
Dimensions	94 x 90 x 19 mm3

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Tensor Tech

Tensor Tech ADCS – MTQ Integrated Attitude Determination and Control System with Magnetorquers

ADCS-MTQ uses a triaxial magnetometer and a triaxial magnetorquer for attitude control. Its control modes include magnetic dipole moment control and de-tumbling. To enable the…

Manufacturer

Tensor Tech

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Zenno Astronautics develops high-temperature superconducting magnet systems for fuel-free spacecraft attitude control, radiation shielding and electromagnetic propulsion.

Zenno Astronautics

Zenno Astronautics Z01 Supertorquer

Single-axis, ultra-high-dipole superconducting magnetic torquer delivering fuel-free attitude control authority for MEO/GEO spacecraft.

Configuration	Single axis
Magnetic dipole moment - config a (Am2)	2,000
Magnetic dipole moment - config b (Am2)	4,000
Magnetic dipole moment - config c (Am2)	8,000
Max torque, peak - config a (mNm)	1,000

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