NXSS3v50
·Inherited flight heritage
Eagle Plus
Next-Gen Miniature Fine Sun Sensor
Eagle Plus excels with high precision, fast update rate and various smart functions all integrated into an incredibly compact and lightweight design.
Main Features
High precision
Angular noise
0,0015°
at 1𝜎
Small size
29,5 x 11,5 x 6,5 mm
Dual-axis fine sun sensor
Low power consumption
Smart functions
Sample & Hold function
Short lead time
High Speed
Update Rate
166 Hz
Sun sensor NXSS3 Eagle Plus 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.
Applications
Accurate sun position determination
CubeSat attitude determination
CubeSat solar panel positioning
Nanosatellites, suborbital rockets, balloons, UAVs
Save space inside your nanosatellite
Eagle Plus 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.
Specifications
| Field of View | 110° x 110° |
| Precision | 0,0015° at 1𝜎 |
| Update Rate | 166 Hz |
| Power Supply | 3,3 V |
| Power Consumption | 0,015 W |
| Dimensions | 29,5 x 11,5 x 6,5 mm |
| Mass | 5 g |
| Operation Temperature | -45 °C to +85 °C |
| TVC 100 Cycles | -70 °C to +110 °C |
| Radiation Tolerance | >20 krad(Si) |
| BUS | RS485 |
| Communication Protocol | CSP |
| Sample & Hold Function | Yes |
| Albedo Detection | Partial |
| Lead Time | <12 weeks |
NXSS3 Eagle Plus is supplied in a fully space-qualified state, having undergone all essential environmental tests necessary for technologies ready for space flight.
Comparison to Eagle
Eagle Plus
High precision. High performance.
Spacecraft Type
CubeSat - SmallSat
Dimensions
29,5 x 11,5 x 6,5 mm
Mass
5 g
Precision
0,0015° at 1𝜎
Update Rate
166 Hz
BUS
RS485
Connector
Molex Picoblade (4 pin)
Power Consumption
0,015 W
Sample & Hold Function
Yes
Flight Heritage
Inherited
Eagle
Miniature. Efficient. Lightweight. Precise.
Spacecraft Type
1-3U CubeSat
Dimensions
15 x 15,5 x 4,6 mm
Mass
3 g
Precision
0,09° at 1𝜎
Update Rate
>60 Hz
BUS
I2C
Connector
Direct ribbon (6 wire)
Power Consumption
0,007 W
Sample & Hold Function
No
Flight Heritage
Since 2017
