Control Moment Gyroscope CMG-8
Blue Canyon Technologies
Small satellite CMG. 8 Nms momentum, 8 Nm torque, under 13 kg. Delivers 10x the torque of reaction wheels at up to 5x less power for rapid spacecraft reorientation.
Technical specifications
- Momentum capacity
- 8 Nms
- Torque output
- 8 Nm
- Mass
- under 13 kg
About
Blue Canyon Technologies CMG-8 brings CMG agility previously available only to large satellites down to small platforms. Delivers at least 10x the torque of reaction wheels with up to 5x less power, dramatically reducing reorientation time and increasing mission revisit rates.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Momentum capacity | 8 Nms |
| Torque output | 8 Nm |
| Mass | under 13 kg |
Documentation
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