Reaction Wheel 60
Comat
Compact plug-and-play reaction wheel for 10-150 kg satellites with 60 mNms angular momentum, 6 mNm torque, and 8-year LEO lifetime in a 270 g package.
Technical specifications
- Angular Momentum
- 60 mNms
- Mean Torque
- 6 mNm
- Mass
- 270 g
- Dimensions
- 65.6 mm diameter x 44.8 mm height
- Speed Accuracy
- >2 rpm
- Data Interface
- RS-485 full duplex
- Supply Voltage
- 10-18 V
- Radiation Tolerance
- 20 krad
- Operating Temperature
- -30 to +50 deg C
- Lifetime
- 8 years (>100,000 zero-crossings)
About
The Comat Reaction Wheel 60 (RW60) is a compact, plug-and-play reaction wheel for nanosatellite and small satellite attitude control. Features integrated, radiation-protected electronics and stainless steel bearings. Qualified per ECSS standards for satellites in the 10-150 kg class. Provides 60 mNms angular momentum storage and 6 mNm mean torque via RS-485 full duplex interface. 8-year LEO lifetime with over 100,000 zero-crossings demonstrated. ITAR-free.
Documentation
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