Tag: Control Moment Gyroscopes
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High-Precision Fiber-Optic Gyroscopes for Spacecraft Attitude Control and Navigation
Exail, headquartered in La Défense, Paris (France) with manufacturing and R&D centers in Brest and Lannion, develops advanced inertial navigation systems and fiber-optic inertial sensors for aerospace, defense and commercial space operators. Within the satellite domain, Exail’s Astrix series of space-qualified fiber-optic gyroscopes (FOGs) has become a long-standing heritage product line, used across Earth-observation, telecommunications,…
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Honeywell Aerospace-Led Consortium Secures UK Support to Advance Aerospace Manufacturing
A consortium led by Honeywell has received UK Government funding for a project that aims to revolutionise how critical aerospace technologies are manufactured in the UK through the use of AI and additive manufacturing. The £14.1m research and development project, funded through the ATI Programme, will explore how AI and other technologies can drive simulations…
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US Space Force Selects L3Harris to Modernize ATLAS Space Domain Awareness Program
L3Harris Technologies has received a $90 million follow-on, sole-source contract from the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to advance further the nation’s Space Domain Awareness (SDA), a top Department of Defense priority. The Space Force selected the company to develop, integrate, and deliver a package of astrometric tools that will increase the capability of…
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What is a Gimbal Axis Angular Range of Control Moment Gyroscope?
Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) The gimbal axis angular range of a Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) refers to the maximum angular displacement that the gimbals of the control moment gyroscope can achieve. This range is critical for determining the extent of attitude adjustment the control moment gyroscope can provide, which is crucial for the satellite’s ability…
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What is an Angular Resolution of Control Moment Gyroscope?
Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) Angular resolution refers to the smallest angular displacement that a Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) can detect and respond to. This resolution is critical for the precise attitude control of satellites, as it determines the fineness with which the satellite can adjust its orientation. It quantifies the precision with which a control…
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ASPINA Announces the Launch of its Space Team
ASPINA has announced the launch of its space program by establishing a Space Team within ASPINA in March 2023. ASPINA Global Group is pursuing space product development opportunities in the US, Europe, and Japan seeking collaboration partners for the next era of the space industry. ASPINA is leveraging its extensive history and experience to support…
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Airbus Showcases New High-performance Control Momentum Gyroscope for Large Satellites
Airbus one of the leaders in designing, manufacturing, and delivering aerospace products, services, and solutions to customers on a worldwide scale has introduced a cost-effective Control Momentum Gyroscope solution for new-generation observation and science missions. The demand for agile satellites has increased considerably over the last few years, be it for commercial or military applications,…