Magnetorquers > SmallSat Magnetorquer
Key highlights
The Kongsberg NanoAvionics magnetorquer MTQ MP42 is designed to meet microsatellite market demand. Magnetorquers are actuators that generate a magnetic moment that interacts with the Earth’s magnetic field, creating a torque that enables in-orbit maneuvering.
Key features
- Designed for microsatellite detumbling & magnetic attitude control
- Redundant coil design with independent coil control
- Embedded back EMF voltage limiter for each coil
- Full ECSS outgassing compatibility
- Embedded temperature sensor
- Supports PWM control
- Contains a solid metal rigid external tube which allows flexible fixture to the satellite customization option
- High durability to environmental loads
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Last updated: 2025-07-23
Technical specs
power consumption
2.5 W (at 5 V for both coils combined)
dipole magnetic moment strength
2.5 Am^2 (per single coil)
5 Am^2 (per two coils)
5 Am^2 (per two coils)
supply voltage
< 5 V
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