ADCS SERIES
ADCS for SmallSats
The SmallSat ADCS series extends our attitude control capability to satellites from 30 kg to 1000 kg. Systems incorporate multiple variable-speed, single-gimbal Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG) for attitude control and maneuvering.
Available in discrete configurations, 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)
- Sun Pointing
- Detumbling
- Safe Mode
Advanced Operation (with CMG)
- Target Tracking
- Fine Pointing
- Local-Vertical-Local-Horizontal
Basic Modes (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 Modes (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
EXAMPLE
ADCS SOLUTIONS
for 30~200 kg Satellites (wo/ CMG)
for 30~200 kg Satellites (w/ CMG)
for 200~500 kg Satellites
for 500~1000 kg Satellites
Specifications of Example
ADCS SOLUTION
- Pointing Accuracy
~ 5 deg
- Mass
< 3.2 kg
- Voltage
28 V
- Power
< 14 W
- Interface
RS-422
Scalable and Modular
ADCS SOLUTIONS
Tensor Tech provides configurable ADCS solutions for missions from CubeSats to SmallSats. Customers select actuators, sensors, and one AOCS platform from our product range to match mission requirements. Integration services are available.
CMG configurations provide 0.01 Nms to over 10 Nms of angular momentum storage, with modular architecture ensuring component compatibility across the product line.
OTHER
COMPONENTS
CMG-10m-N
TensorCMG-10m-N: Integrated Version - All-in-one package seamlessly combining all essential components into a compact, unified unit.
