NanoTorque GST-600
GomSpace
A compact three-axis magnetorquer combining a single air-torquer and two magnetorquer-rods for satellite attitude control, designed for 6U CubeSats and scalable to smaller and larger satellites.
Technical specifications
- Type
- 3-axis magnetorquer (1 air-torquer + 2 magnetorquer rods)
- Target platform
- Primarily 6U CubeSat (also usable in smaller/larger))
- Torque
- High torque, low residual dipole
- Integration
- Compatible with NanoTorque GSW-600 reaction wheels
- Flight heritage
- Flight-proven GomSpace product line
- Operating temperature
- -35…70 °C
- Storage temperature
- -35…70 °C
- Supply voltage
- 3.3…5.5 V
- Dipole moment (Z-axis)
- 0.34…0.5 Am2
- Dipole moment (X- and Y-axis)
- 0.23…0.4 Am2
- Resistance (Z-axis)
- 25.5 Ω
- Resistance (X- and Y-axis)
- 39.5 Ω
- Temperature coefficient (Z-axis)
- 0.104 Ω/°C
- Temperature coefficient (X- and Y-axis)
- 0.155 Ω/°C
- Power consumption (Z-axis, standby)
- 3 mW
- Power consumption (Z-axis, average)
- 720 mW
- Power consumption (Z-axis, max)
- 900 mW
- Power consumption (X- and Y-axis, standby)
- 3 mW
- Power consumption (X- and Y-axis, average)
- 500 mW
- Power consumption (X- and Y-axis, max)
- 625 mW
- Mass
- 180 g
- Dimensions
- 90.5 x 96.9 x 17.2 mm
About
The NanoTorque GST-600 is a compact three-axis magnetorquer designed primarily for 6U CubeSats but usable in both smaller and larger satellites. The system consists of a single air-torquer and two magnetorquer-rods. Attitude control of the satellite is achieved by altering the current flowing through the air-torquer and the magnetorquer rods, generating magnetic dipole moments that interact with the Earth’s magnetic field to produce control torques. The product features high torque capabilities, providing the necessary force for adjusting satellite attitude, combined with low residual dipole to minimize interference with sensors and other equipment on board. The 3-axis magnetorquer is designed for seamless integration with the NanoTorque GSW-600 series; when combined, they form a compact, reliable, and efficient integrated attitude control solution for precise nanosatellite attitude control, ensuring stability and flexibility throughout the mission.
Documentation
- gs-ds-NanoTorqueGST600mk2-1062432-2-EXT.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- gs-qtct-NanoTorque-GST-600-MK2-QTCT-1075287-1-1.0-1-1.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
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