RWA-05 Reaction Wheel
Berlin Space Technologies
Reaction wheel for small satellites with 0.5 Nms momentum storage and optional integrated fibre optical gyro. Over 100 units delivered, space heritage since 2015.
Technical specifications
- Angular Momentum Storage
- 0.5 Nms
- Torque (net)
- 14 mNm
- Typical Speed
- 5000 rpm
- Speed Control Accuracy
- ±2 rpm
- Data Interface
- RS422
- Mass (with gyro)
- 1700 g
- Mass (without gyro)
- 1500 g
- Dimensions
- 105 × 107 × 110 mm
- Operating Temperature
- -20 to +40 °C
- Design Life
- 5 years LEO
- Radiation Tolerance
- 30 kRad (Co60)
About
The RWA-05 by Berlin Space Technologies is a reaction wheel for small satellites delivering 0.5 Nms angular momentum storage. It can be delivered with an integrated fibre optical gyro for increased precision. Features precise speed, angular rate, and position control loops with RS422 data interface. Available in high-voltage and low-voltage variants. Space heritage since 2015; over 100 units delivered.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
