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ARW-2 Reaction Wheel

ASPINA
ARW-2 Reaction Wheel

Reaction wheel for ~300 kg class satellites, 2 Nms momentum, 100 mNm torque, 2.25 kg, RS485 interface, 5-year mission life.

Technical specifications

Momentum (max)
2 Nms
Torque (max)
100 mNm
Mass
2.25 kg
Dimensions
138 × 138 × 68 mm
Power (steady state)
12 W @ 7000 RPM
Supply Voltage
24–34 V
Interface
RS485
Operating Temperature
-20 to +50 °C
Mission Life
5 years
TRL
8

About

The ARW-2 is a reaction wheel for larger small satellite platforms in the ~300 kg class. Delivers 2 Nms maximum momentum with 100 mNm peak torque. Measures 138 × 138 × 68 mm and weighs 2.25 kg. RS485 interface with 24–34V supply. TRL 8; flight heritage June 2026.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: www.aspina-group.com ↗