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PST3S-H4 Star Tracker

TY-Space Technology
PST3S-H4 Star Tracker

The PST3S-H4 is a compact, low-power refractive-optics star tracker designed for high-pointing-accuracy spacecraft attitude determination, with strong dynamic performance and radiation resistance.

Technical specifications

Dimensions (Sensor+Baffle)
33x33x98 mm3
Mass (Sensor+Baffle)
95 g
Optical Design (Lens)
Refractive
Vibration (FM)
sine 13g, random 12 grms
Vibration (Qualification)
sine 16g, random 18 grms
Working Temperature
-40 to 40 C
Radiation Resistance
30 Krad [Si]
Field of View
15x18 deg [effective]
Update Rate
10 Hz
Dynamic performance
3 deg/s
Sensitivity
5.8 Mv, Go.Ref star
Exclusive Angle (Sun)
< 35 deg
Exclusive Angle (Earth)
< 25 deg
Data Interface
RS422/CAN
Power Consumption
1 W
Input Voltage
5 V
Life Time
5 years

About

The PST3S-H4 Star Tracker is a compact autonomous attitude-sensing instrument (sensor+baffle, 33x33x98 mm3, 95g) built on a refractive optical design. It is engineered for small satellites requiring precise on-orbit attitude determination, providing a 15×18 degree effective field of view, 10 Hz update rate, and dynamic tracking up to 3 deg/s while detecting reference stars down to 5.8 Mv (Go.Ref star). It communicates via RS422/CAN, operates from a 5V supply consuming only 1W, and is rated for a 5-year lifetime. It withstands a working temperature range of -40C to 40C, radiation exposure up to 30 Krad [Si], and vibration loads of 13g sine/12 grms random (FM) or 16g sine/18 grms random (qualification), with sun/earth exclusion angles under 35/25 degrees, suiting low-power, radiation-tolerant satellite attitude control applications.

Documentation

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