Trillian-1
AAC Clyde Space
High-performance reaction wheel for small satellites: 1.2 Nms momentum storage, 47.1 mNm max torque, 1.5 kg. Tested to NASA GEVS, flown since 2019.
Typed specifications36 values
Discloses 6 of 10 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 5).
- Mass
- 1 500 g nom. · datasheet p.1 1 500 g | 1 500 g | 1 500 g nom.
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 135x135x82 datasheet p.2 135x135x82 Compact
- Angular momentum storage
- 1.2 N·m·s nom. · Total Momentum Storage · datasheet p.1 1.2 N·m·s total momentum storage, +/-1.2 Nms | 1.2 N·m·s nom. · Total Momentum Storage
- Max torque
- 47.1 mN·m max · Maximum Torque · datasheet p.1 47.1 mN·m max · Maximum Torque
- Speed range
- 6 500 rpm max · Maximum Rotation Rate · datasheet p.1 6 500 rpm max · Maximum Rotation Rate
- Supply voltage
- 20 V min · Supply Voltage · datasheet p.2 34 V max · Supply Voltage | 20–34 V
- Power consumption
- 12 W Nominal · datasheet p.2 1.5 W Idle | 24 W peak | 12 W nom. · nominal | 24 W Peak
- Operating temperature
- -10 °C min · datasheet p.2 50 °C max | -10–50 °C
- Wheels in the unit
- 1 datasheet p.1
- Peak power
- 24 W peak · datasheet p.2
- Survival temperature
- -40 °C min · Storage Temperature · datasheet p.2 85 °C max · Storage Temperature | -40–85 °C storage temperature
- Random vibration
- 10 g RMS tested to NASA GEVS acceptance levels · datasheet p.2
- Flight heritage
- In-orbit heritage since 2019, over 10 units sold datasheet p.1 since 2019 in-orbit heritage
- Missions flown
- 10 datasheet p.0
- Control modes
- torque datasheet p.1 other Direct DAC control | speed
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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Maximum torque
- 47.1 mNm
- Maximum rotation rate
- 6500 rpm
- Total momentum storage
- +/-1.2 Nms
- Mass
- 1.5 kg
- Peak power
- 24 W
- Dimensions
- 135 x 135 x 82 mm
- Operating temperature
- -40 to +85 C
About
The Trillian-1 Reaction Wheel provides high reliability, adaptability, and accuracy for Small Satellite missions. Tested to NASA GEVS acceptance levels with input filters to reduce signal noise and a dedicated motor driver control circuit. Three operation modes: Torque, Speed, and Direct DAC control. Features: Maximum Torque 47.1 mNm, Maximum Rotation Rate 6500 rpm, Total Momentum Storage +/-1.2 Nms, Low Mass 1.5 kg, Low Power 24W peak, Compact 135x135x82mm, operating temperature -40 to +85C. 10+ units sold with proven flight heritage since 2019. Constellation-ready, optimized for volume manufacturing.
Documentation
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