NST5S-A1 Star Tracker
The NST5S-A1 is an autonomous, high-precision, and compact star tracker designed for spacecraft attitude determination, featuring a Sun Exclusive Angle of 35°.
Typed specifications46 values
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- Accuracy, cross-boresight
- 1 arcsec datasheet p.1 2 arcsec @0.1°/s, Pointing, 3σ | 5 arcsec @0.5°/s, Pointing, 3σ | 7 arcsec @1.0°/s, Pointing, 3σ | 2 arcsec 0.1°/s, Pointing, 3σ +2
- Mass
- 420 g datasheet p.2 420 g 420±20g | 380 g as published, mode unspecified | 420 g max
- Accuracy, about boresight (roll)
- 10 arcsec datasheet p.1 15 arcsec @0.1°/s, Roll, 3σ | 35 arcsec @0.5°/s, Roll, 3σ | 50 arcsec @1.0°/s, Roll, 3σ | 15 arcsec 0.1°/s, Roll, 3σ +2
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- (78.2±1)×(78±1) Height: 168±2 datasheet p.2
- Update rate
- 10 Hz min · datasheet p.1 10 Hz min · ≥10Hz
- Max tracking rate
- 3 °/s 3°/s: Trackable · datasheet p.2 3 °/s Trackable
- Sun exclusion angle
- 35 ° Sun · datasheet p.1 35 ° min · Sun: better than 35°
- Lost-in-space acquisition time
- 2 s max · datasheet p.1 2 s max · Acquisition Rate Max. ≤2s
- Supply voltage
- 4.8–5.4 V datasheet p.7 5 V as published, mode unspecified
- Power consumption
- 1.5 W Operating State · datasheet p.4 1.5 W Operating State, 1.5±0.2 W per device | 1.5–1.7 W Operating State
- Data interface
- RS-422 datasheet p.1 RS-422 RS422
- Operating temperature
- -40–40 °C as published, mode unspecified · vendor page (catalogue a 15–25 °C Best Operating Temperature Range 20±5 | -30–40 °C Operating Temperature Range
- Radiation tolerance (TID)
- 50 krad as published, mode unspecified · vendor page (catalogue a
- Design lifetime
- 7 years datasheet p.1 7 years 1000km Orbit
- Connector
- J30J-31ZKNP30-J datasheet p.7
- Survival temperature
- -30–40 °C Storage Temperature Range · datasheet p.5
- Baffle
- integrated inner surface of the baffle is ultra black coating · datasheet p.5
- Volume (with baffle)
- 2.2 U datasheet p.2
- Earth exclusion angle
- 25 ° min · Earth: better than 25° · datasheet p.2
- Time-sync (PPS) input
- yes PPS differential input; SYNC pulse · datasheet p.11
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- Dimensions
- Sensor+Baffle 57×57×168(mm³)
- Mass
- Sensor+Baffle 380 g
- Optical design
- Lens refracitive
- Environmental vibration (FM)
- sine 13 g, random 12 grms
- Vibration (Qualification)
- sine 16 g, random 18 grms
- Working temperature
- -40~40(℃)
- Radiation resistance
- 50 Krad [Si]
- Performance field of view
- 17°×17°[effective]
- Attitude accuracy (pointing/rolling)
- <2″[3σ]
- Attitude accuracy (pointing/rolling) (2)
- <15″[3σ]
- Update rate
- 10 Hz
- Dynamic performance
- 3°/s
- Sensitivity
- 5.8Mv,Go.Ref star
- Exclusive angle sun
- < 35°
- Exclusive angle earth
- < 25°
- Data interface
- RS422/CAN
- Power consumption
- 1.5 W
- Supply voltage
- 5 V
- Design life
- 7years
About
The NST5S-A1 is an upgraded version of the NST4S-A2, offering autonomous and high-precision attitude determination in a compact form factor. It is designed for space applications, providing accurate pointing and rolling information for satellites. Key features include a Sun Exclusive Angle of 35° and an Earth Exclusive Angle of 25°, allowing for robust operation in various orbital conditions. The device has a Field of View of 17°×17° (effective) and achieves an Attitude Accuracy of less than 2″ (3σ) for pointing and less than 15″ (3σ) for rolling. It operates with an update rate of 10 Hz and can handle dynamic performance up to 3°/s. The star tracker has a sensitivity of 5.8Mv (Go.Ref star) and communicates via RS422/CAN data interfaces. It is built to withstand harsh space environments, with a working temperature range of -40°C to 40°C and radiation resistance up to 50 Krad [Si]. The unit has a projected lifetime of 7 years, consumes 1.5W of power, and operates on a 5V input voltage.
Documentation
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