Satellites and subsystems > Attitude > Attitude actuators > Reaction wheels > RW40 | 40 mNms
Key highlights
The COMAT Reaction Wheels 40 is designed for detumbling, attitude control, and torque or angular rate control of nanosatellites with a mean torque of 4 mNm.
The system is fully characterized and qualified according to the European Cooperation for Space Standardization (ECSS) and has an 8 years lifetime duration.
Applications
Earth observation, science missions, and telecom constellations.
Missions requiring compact, radiation-tolerant components
Key features
- Plug & play concept
- Embeded electronic
- Robust technology (stainless steal bearings)
- Compact design & accommodation
- Embedded and protected electronics
Flight heritage
Constellation deployment: 100 equipped on the Kinéis satellite constellation.
Flight-tested: Qualified through extensive testing and in-orbit performance validation.
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Last updated: 2025-06-04
Technical specs
1. More than 100,000 zero crossing tests 8 years of operation
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