nanoST
Solar MEMS Technologies
Compact plug-and-play star tracker for nanosatellites with <40 arcsec XY accuracy and 15° field of view.
Technical specifications
- Interface
- Digital (RS422 / TTL)
- Model
- EM and FM
- Field of View
- 15°
- Supply voltage
- 5 V, 1 W consumption
- Temperature — Qualification
- -30°C to +70°C
- Temperature — Nominal
- -20°C to +50°C
- Temperature — Survival
- -45°C to +85°C
- Vibration — Sine
- 20 g @ 10–100 Hz
- Vibration — Random
- 20.1 gRMS
- Vibration — Shock
- 1500 g SRS @ 2 kHz
- Pointing accuracy
- XY (3σ): 40 arcsec; Z (3σ): 200 arcsec
- Radiation tolerance
- >5 years in LEO (up to 8 years without additional shielding)
About
The nanoST (Star Tracker for Nano Satellites) is an accurate attitude determination device from Solar MEMS for nanosatellites. It captures images of a star field using an internal CMOS sensor and identifies stars and constellations to determine satellite pointing and attitude with high accuracy. The nanoST is a true plug-and-play system requiring no additional electronics or external support modules. Beyond space, it is also suitable for aeronautical applications, providing drones and unmanned vehicles with high-precision orientation and positioning in GNSS-denied environments. Its compact design, high reliability and straightforward integration make it ideal for challenging aerospace environments. Available in Engineering Model (EM) and Flight Model (FM).
Documentation
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