TensorADCS-10m
Tensor Tech (thermal)
Integrated CMG-based ADCS for nanosatellites up to 30 kg, mounting in a single tuna-can occupying 0.25U.
Technical specifications
- Pointing Knowledge
- 3 ~ 100 arcsec with star tracker; 0.3 deg standard config.
- Max. Momentum
- 13 mNms on 2-axis
- Slew Rate
- 5 deg/s
- Control Accuracy
- 0.4 deg
- Torque (Acceleration)
- 1 mNm
- Torque (Gyroscopic)
- 15 ~ 100 mNm
- Dimensions
- 94 x 92 x 73.5 mm3; 1 Tuna-can + 0.25U
- Nominal Voltage
- 6 ~ 14 V
- Optional Accessories
- GNSS Receiver and Star Tracker
- Mass
- 495 g
- Power
- 2.6 W
- Interface
- RS-485 or UART
About
The TensorADCS series provides attitude determination and control systems for nanosatellites up to 30 kg. Each system incorporates one or more variable-speed, single-gimbal Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs) for attitude control and maneuvering. Available in configurations from 3U to 16U platforms, each system includes onboard attitude determination, automated operating modes, and user-configurable interfaces. Configurable systems are available to match specific mission requirements.
Operating modes — Basic (without CMG, magnetorquer control): Sun Pointing (maintains solar array orientation for power generation), Detumbling (stabilizes rotation after deployment or anomalies), Safe Mode (autonomous protection during spacecraft upsets). Advanced (CMG-enabled): Target Tracking (continuous pointing at ground targets during overflight), Fine Pointing (high-precision attitude hold for imaging or optical communications), Local-Vertical-Local-Horizontal (Earth-referenced nadir orientation for ground coverage).
Installation: available in integrated or discrete configurations. Integrated assembly mounts in the tuna-can, occupying 0.25U and maximizing internal payload volume. Discrete configurations allow separate installation of CMG, controller, and sensors within the satellite, occupying 0.75U total and providing flexible component positioning for non-standard layouts.
The TensorADCS-10m is the smallest member of the family, integrating a single CMG for 2-axis momentum control.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
