DFH Satellite CAST-968 Ocean Observation Platform
DFH Satellite Co., Ltd.
China Academy of Space Technology 3-axis stabilized satellite bus used for ocean observation missions including Haiyang HY-1C/1D satellites.
Technical specifications
- Structure
- Box-shaped, 1.4 x 1.1 x 0.953 m
- Stabilization
- 3-axis, bias momentum control
- Attitude accuracy
- 0.4-0.5 degrees
- Missions
- Haiyang HY-1C/1D ocean satellites
About
The CAST-968 is a 3-axis stabilized box-shaped satellite bus developed by DFH Satellite Co. (CAST subsidiary), used for ocean observation, disaster monitoring, and remote sensing missions. The platform has flown on China Haiyang (HY-1C/1D) ocean color satellites, providing stable pointing accuracy of 0.4-0.5 degrees for demanding Earth observation payloads.
Documentation
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