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Nano Star Tracker
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High-Performance Attitude Determination for CubeSats
Precise 3-axis stellar attitude determination in a micro-package
Key Features
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Integrated high-performance baffle for stray light rejection
Detects stars down to 7.5 magnitude
On-board star catalog (>20,000 stars) and lost-in-space star identification
CubeSat compatible digital interface drive electronics
CubeSat compatible packaging
Total Integrated Mission Solutions
Blue Canyon Technologies High-Performance Solutions
The BCT Nano Tracker is a reliable CubeSat attitude sensor compatible with a variety of configurations and missions. The
integrated Tracker and Baffle is designed with a revolutionary micro size, power, and mass. The Nano Tracker is creating a
new level of performance for Nano size spacecraft.
Nano Star Tracker Capability
Specification
Attitude solution update rate
Bore-sight accuracy
Roll axis accuracy
Lost in space solution time
Field of view
Spacecraft lifetime
Sky coverage
Mass
Volume
Nominal power consumption
Peak power
Idle mode
Operating voltage
Data interface
Performance
5 Hz
6 arcsec (1-sigma)
40 arcsec (1-sigma)
2 seconds
10 x 12 degrees
3 Years (LEO)
>99% sky coverage
0.35 kg (with baffle)
10 x 5.5 x 5 cm (with baffle)
0.75W
≤1.0W
0.5W
5 +/- 0.1V
RS-422 (can support SPI)
Mechanical Layout (Inches)
Blue Canyon Technologies
2425 55th St. STE 200-A
Boulder, CO 80301
720.458.0703
www.bluecanyontech.com
For additional information, please visit bluecanyontech.com