NXSS3v10

Flight heritage

Eagle

Miniature CubeSat Sun Sensor

Elevate your aerospace mission with our state-of-the-art CubeSat sun sensor. This innovative dual-axis fine sun sensor offers high performance in a compact and lightweight design.

1900 €

*

15% discount for universities and research institutes applicable.

CubeSat Sun sensor NXSS3 Eagle

Main Features

Small size

Eagle is one of the smallest CubeSat sun sensors in the world.

Eagle - Miniature CubeSat sun sensor in 2D

15 x 15,5 x 4,6 mm

Proven reliability

Years of successful deployments

Flight heritage since

2017

Precise

Designed for high precision

Precision

0,09 °

at 1-sigma

Eagle Plus and Eagle mounted inside of a demo CubeSat.

Easy integration

Integration made simple

Eagle was designed to be easy to integrate, saving you a lot of time.

Bus

I2C

Protocols

CSPI2C Slave

Low power consumption

Maximized efficiency, minimized demand

Power consumption

0,007 W

Sun sensor NXSS3V10 Eagle operates independently of the onboard computer. All calculations are performed by the built-in microcontroller, giving you calibrated information about the position angles in two axes. You can then define parameters and corrections for measuring and processing data over time.

Illustration showing how Eagle can fit between the solar panels of a CubeSat

Save space inside your nanosatellite

Eagle can fit between the solar panels. By mounting these sensors in underutilized areas such as between the solar panels, you not only enhance the efficiency of your satellite but also save valuable space for additional payloads.

Applications

Accurate sun position determination

CubeSat attitude determination

CubeSat solar panel positioning

Nanosatellites, suborbital rockets, balloons, UAVs

Specifications

Performance

Field of View110° x 110°
Precision0,09° at 1-sigma
Accuracy< ±0.15°
Update Rate10 Hz
Albedo DetectionPartial

Mechanical

Dimensions15 x 15,5 x 4,6 mm
Mass3 g

Electrical

Power Supply3,3 V
Power Consumption0,007 W
BUSI2C
Communication ProtocolCSP or I2C slave

Environmental

Operation Temperature-45 °C to +85 °C
TVC 100 Cycles-70 °C to +110 °C
Radiation Tolerance>20 krad(Si)

Other

Lead Time<8 weeks

NXSS3V10 Eagle is supplied in a fully space-qualified state, having undergone all essential environmental tests necessary for technologies ready for space flight.

Featured Mission

GRBAlpha badge

GRBAlpha

Launch date

22.03.2021

GRBAlpha is a 1U cubesat equipped with state-of-the-art instruments to capture and analyze gamma ray bursts, providing valuable insights into their origins and behavior. GRBAlpha was the first cubesat to detect a gamma ray burst and its data was used by NASA. NXSS3 Eagle sun sensors and NXTRX4 Cormorant transceiver are vital components of this nanosatellite.

Comparison to Eagle Plus

Eagle

Miniature. Efficient. Lightweight. Precise.

CubeSat Sun sensor NXSS3 Eagle

Spacecraft Type

1-3U CubeSat

Dimensions

15 x 15,5 x 4,6 mm

Mass

3 g

Precision

0,09° at 1-sigma

Accuracy

< ±0.15°

Update Rate

10 Hz

BUS

I2C

Connector

Direct ribbon (6 wire)

Power Consumption

0,007 W

Sample & Hold Function

No

Flight Heritage

Since 2017

Eagle Plus

High precision. High performance.

CubeSat Sun sensor NXSS3v50 Eagle Plus

Spacecraft Type

CubeSat - SmallSat

Dimensions

29,5 x 11,5 x 6,5 mm

Mass

5 g

Precision

0,0015° at 1-sigma

Accuracy

< ±0.1°

Update Rate

166 Hz

BUS

RS485

Connector

Molex Picoblade (4 pin)

Power Consumption

0,015 W

Sample & Hold Function

Yes

Flight Heritage

Inherited

View Eagle Plus
Illustration showing how Eagle and Eagle Plus compare in sizes mounted in a CubeSat.

*Price per piece for a standard order quantity of 8 pieces. Pricing varies based on the quantity ordered. Get in touch for our CubeSat ADCS developers partnership opportunities for enhanced collaboration.