Solar Array Drive Assemblies
Blue Canyon Technologies
Blue Canyon Technologies' high-performance, lightweight, and modular SADA design maximizes payload operation time through a rotary interface between a spacecraft and its solar panels.
Technical specifications
- SADA-3 Mass
- 1.5 kg
- SADA-3 Volume
- 12.5 cm x 11.1 diameter
- SADA-3 Rated Torque
- 10 Nm
- SADA-3HP Mass
- 1.66 kg
- SADA-3HP Volume
- 15.0 cm x 11.1 diameter
- SADA-3HP Rated Torque
- 10 Nm
- Mass
- 1.5 kg
- Dimensions
- ø11.1 x 12.5 cm
- Torque
- 10 Nm
- Range of Motion
- +/- 175˚
- Maximum Rate
- 10˚/s
- Power
- 12 W
- Lifetime
- 5 Years
- Solar Array String Count
- 15 Strings
- Maximum Current per Solar Array String
- 1.4 A
About
Blue Canyon Technologies offers Solar Array Drive Assemblies (SADA) designed to maximize payload operation time. These assemblies provide a rotary interface between a spacecraft and its solar panels, ensuring optimal power generation. The SADA design is characterized by its high-performance, lightweight construction, and modularity. The product line includes models such as the SADA-3 and SADA-3HP, both engineered for robust operation in space environments. With a proven heritage, Blue Canyon Technologies has manufactured 110 SADAs, with 25 already launched, demonstrating their reliability and industry trust.
Documentation
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