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Dynamic Star Simulator DSS-25

TY-Space Technology
Dynamic Star Simulator DSS-25

Ultra-compact TY-Space Dynamic Star Simulator (DSS-25) designed for all function and performance testing of star trackers mounted on satellites.

Technical specifications

Field Of View
20x20 deg
Magnitude
2 to 6.5 Mv
Accuracy
30" [3sigma]
Update Rate
>= 40 Hz
Resolution
2560x2560
Mass
< 400 g
Working Temperature
-40 to 45 C
Life Time
3 years (cumulative time)
Communication
RS422 or UDP

About

The Dynamic Star Simulator DSS-25 is an ultra-compact ground support device produced by TY-Space, engineered specifically to perform functional and performance testing on satellite-mounted star trackers before launch. It simulates a realistic dynamic star field within a 20×20 degree field of view, spanning a magnitude range of 2 to 6.5 Mv, allowing star tracker units under test to acquire and track simulated stars as if in orbit. With a high update rate (>=40 Hz) and 2560×2560 resolution, it can drive dynamic attitude simulations for closed-loop testing of star tracker performance, accuracy, and tracking behavior. Its low mass (<400g) and wide working temperature range (-40C to 45C) make it suitable for lab and integration environments, and it communicates via RS422 or UDP interfaces. Rated for a cumulative operating life of 3 years, it serves as a reusable ground test asset for star tracker qualification and acceptance testing.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

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