VANTAGESun
Voyager Technologies
VANTAGESun is a low-cost, low-mass sun sensor designed for initial orientation and attitude determination during launch vehicle separation, initial attitude acquisition, and emergency modes.
Technical specifications
- Full angle circular field of view
- 120°
- Accuracy (Coarse)
- < 5°
- Accuracy (Medium)
- < 1°
- Accuracy
- <5°
- Interfaces
- 0 to 3.5 mA (typical) current sources, Two flying leads, 1.27m (50”) length, M22759/33-26 26 AWG wire
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to +100°C
- Storage temperature
- -55°C to +125°C
- Dimensions
- Housing Diameter: 12.70 mm, Flange Diameter: 22.86 mm, Sensor Height: 8.99 mm
- Mass
- <10 g
- Power
- None required
About
VANTAGESun is a sun sensor with decades of spaceflight heritage, sourced and manufactured in America. It is designed to support attitude determination during critical mission phases such as launch vehicle separation, initial attitude acquisition, and during emergencies or off-nominal modes. The sensor is characterized by its low cost, low mass, and zero power consumption, making it an efficient solution for various space missions. It offers two accuracy configurations: Coarse and Medium. The product is available with a price range of $3,500 to $7,500 per unit, depending on volume and type, with a minimum purchase of five units. Negotiated discounts may be applicable.
Documentation
- VantageSun-Coarse-Updated.pdf PDF source: voyagertechnologies.com ↗
- VantageSun-Medium-data-sheet.pdf PDF source: voyagertechnologies.com ↗
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