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NST5S-A1 Star Tracker

TY-Space Technology
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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As published by the supplier19 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
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.

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