CS-101 Kikas Micro Camera System
Crystal Space
Miniature TRL-9 flight-proven imaging system for CubeSats (50 g, 42x25x45 mm) supporting deployment monitoring, Earth observation, and docking via SpaceWire/CAN/RS-485.
Technical specifications
- Resolution
- 5 MP
- FOV
- 44 x 34 deg
- Mass
- <50 g
- Dimensions
- 42 x 25 x 45 mm
- Power (nominal)
- 75 mW
- Power (peak)
- 240 mW
- GSD
- <600 m @ 600 km altitude
- Interfaces
- SpaceWire, CAN, RS-485, RS-422, UART, I2C, SPI
- Operating Temperature
- -30 to +75 deg C
- TRL
- 9
About
The Crystal Space CS-101 Kikas (Micro Camera System) is a miniature, flight-proven (TRL 9) imaging system for CubeSats and small satellites. Designed for deployment monitoring, docking operations, Earth observation, and rover navigation. NATO-sourced, ITAR-free, manufactured in Estonia since 2013. Provides 5 MP resolution with 44×34 degree FOV, under 75 mW nominal power consumption. Supports SpaceWire, CAN, RS-485, RS-422, UART, I2C, and SPI interfaces. Ground sample distance below 600 m from 600 km altitude.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
