Summary

The COMAT Reaction Wheels 60 is designed for detumbling, attitude control, and torque or angular rate control of nanosatellites with a mean torque of 6 mNm.

The system is fully characterized and qualified according to the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) and has an 8 years lifetime duration.

Key features

  • Plug & play concept
  • Embeded electronic
  • Robust technology (stainless steal bearings)
  • Compact design & accommodation
  • Embedded and protected electronics

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Last updated: 2023-10-31

Reaction Wheel 60

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Specs

mass
270 g
diameter
65.6 mm
height
44.8 mm
torque
6 mNm mean
angular momentum storage
60 mN m s
angular speed control accuracy
> 2 rpm
lifetime1
8 yr
data interface
RS 485 full duplex
operating temperature
-30 to 50 C

1. More than 100,000 zero crossing tests 8 years of operation

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