Satellite stabilization and orientation system using star-sensor information

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Kravchuk S. V.^*, Shatsky M. A., Samus P. A.

Moscow Experimental Design Bureau “Mars”, 1-st Shemilovsky lane 16, building 2, Moscow, 127473, Russia

*e-mail: otdel246.mars@mail.ru

Abstract

Structure and algorithms of stabilization system are described in the article. The created system is based on star-sensor information about the orientation and radial speed of satellite. This ability enables to raise operational safety and reliability under partly or full gyroscope failure.
The system is applied in space satellite control system and accomplished operation tests. Capability of using the designed system both on already launched and newly-made satellites was shown during the tests and utilization.

Keywords:

satellite; stabilization and regulation system; star-sensor

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