Key highlights

CubeSpace (CS) offers a wide range of robust reaction wheels perfect for CubeSats and SmallSats. Our reaction wheel range is designed for precision performance, reliability, ease of use, and manufacturability. Featuring a modular, space-proven design with in-house designed motors, high-load space-rated bearings, and advanced lubrication, our wheels can be easily optimized to meet mission-specific requirements. This is achieved by adjusting the motor or using alternative bearings or lubrication and does not impact manufacturability due to this design’s built-in modularity.

Additionally, our wheels are meticulously balanced using our state-of-the-art automated laser balancing machine, ensuring outstanding vibration tolerance through stringent micro-vibration testing. This high tolerance, with the option for additional damping, makes our reaction wheels an ideal choice for missions requiring high precision and stability. With a distributed supply chain and automated production processes, the CS reaction wheel range offers robust, customizable, high-precision wheels that can be rapidly manufactured at high volumes and competitive pricing.

Contact us for the latest Option Sheet and ICD for our SmallSat reaction wheel range.

Key features

Robust mechanics & mounting options
Integrated drive electronics
Magnetically shielded with internal mu-metal shielding
Pyramid mounting configuration available with option of dampers - Enables increased momentum storage and 3-axis redundancy with reduction in micro-vibrations
In-house motor design from CW0500 - Offers enhanced stability and precision at lower speed tracking (RPM)
Shared electronic design and heritage across Gen2 product range

Testing & qualification

Our satellite subsystems’ manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing adhere to international space standards. We design these subsystems with carefully selected components and subject them to rigorous testing under ESA’s ECSS and NASA’s GEVS standards, including radiation, vibration, shock, and thermal vacuum tests. Utilising in-house test equipment enables us to validate product performance efficiently and cost-effectively, ensuring reliable and high-quality products and services for our ambitious partners.

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Last updated: 2025-09-10

Reaction Wheel CW40K (4 Nms)

lead time: 12 wk

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Technical specs

angular speed
3000 rpm @ Rated Momentum
peak power
85 W [Max Torque @ rated momentum] (Includes digital power)
power
40 W @ rated momentum (Includes digital power)
thermal vacuum
-20 to 80 C
nominal motor supply voltage
24 V
rated momentum
4000 mN m s
maximum torque
55 mNm @ Rated Momentum
mass
5.2 kg
width
184 mm
length
184 mm
height
68 mm
data interface
UART
RS485
CAN
lifetime
5 yr
radiation tolerance
24 krad
random vibration
14.16 Grms

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