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Star Tracker for CubeSat & NanoSat Applications

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The Standard NST from Blue Canyon Technologies is a Star Tracker with an altitude accuracy of 6-40 arcseconds and a data update rate of 5 Hz. It has a field of view of 10 x 12 degrees. The star tracker requires a supply voltage of 5-28 V and a power consumption of 1.5-3.5 W. It has a mass of 0.35 kg and measures 10 x 5.5 x 5 cm. The Standard NST supports RS-422 and RS-485 interfaces and is ideal for LEO and GEO standalone missions or constellations.

Product Specifications

Product Details

  • Part Number
    Standard NST Star Tracker
  • Manufacturer
    Blue Canyon Technologies
  • Description
    Star Tracker for CubeSat & NanoSat Applications

General Parameters

  • Satellite Type
    NanoSat
  • Altitude Accuracy
    6 arcseconds (Cross Boresight) to 40 arcseconds (About Boresight)
  • Mass
    350 g
  • Data Update Rate
    5 Hz
  • Field of View
    10 x 12 Degree
  • Supply Voltage
    5 to 28 V
  • Interface
    RS-422, RS-485
  • Space Heritage
    Yes
  • Operating Temperature
    -20 to 50 Degree C
  • Dimension
    100 x 55 x 50 mm

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