RWA05-24 Reaction Wheel Assembly
Berlin Space Technologies
Reaction wheel assembly for small satellites with 0.5 Nms momentum, integrated fiber optical gyro, available in high-voltage (24V) and low-voltage variants.
Technical specifications
- Angular Momentum Storage
- 0.5 Nms
- Net Torque
- 6.8 mNm @ 5000 rpm; 8.6 mNm @ 500 rpm
- Angular Speed Range
- 500–5000 rpm
- Speed Control Accuracy
- ±2 rpm
- Power Supply
- 5V (electronics); 7–24V (motor)
- Mass (with gyro)
- 1700 g
- Dimensions
- 105 × 106.6 × 109.5 mm
- Data Interface
- RS422
- Radiation Tolerance
- 30 kRad (Co60)
- Design Life
- 5 years LEO
About
The RWA05-24 is a reaction wheel assembly for small satellites with an integrated fiber optical gyro for precise attitude control. Provides speed, angular rate, and position control loops. Available in high-voltage (7–24V motor supply) and low-voltage variants. Net torque of 6.8 mNm at 5000 rpm and 8.6 mNm at 500 rpm. TRL 9, design life 5 years LEO.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
