NXSS3v50
Inherited flight heritage
Eagle Plus
High Performance Miniature CubeSat Sun Sensor
Eagle Plus excels with high precision, fast update rate and smart functions all integrated into an incredibly compact and lightweight design.
1900 €
*15% discount for universities and research institutes applicable.
Main Features
Small size
Eagle Plus was engineered to be as small as possible
29,5 x 11,5 x 6,5 mm
Fast update rate
Rapid, real-time tracking
Update rate
166 Hz
Highly precise
Bridging the gap between sun sensors and star trackers
Precision
0,0015 °
at 1-sigma
Fast integration
Plug & Fly
Eagle Plus was designed to be easy to integrate, saving you a lot of time.
Bus
Protocol
Low power consumption
Minimal impact on power budget
Power consumption
0,015 W
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.
Sun sensor 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.
Eagle Plus is supplied in a fully space-qualified state, having undergone all essential environmental tests necessary for technologies ready for space flight.
Sample, Hold & Read
The SHR feature enables instant sun position "snapshots" from all utilized Eagle Plus sun sensors in one command. This highly requested function facilitates efficient data retrieval, enhancing the sensor's overall utility and versatility.
Health statistic data
Non-magnetic construction
Integrated temperature and power bus voltage sensors
Factory calibrated
Applications
Accurate sun position determination
CubeSat attitude determination
CubeSat solar panel positioning
Nanosatellites, suborbital rockets, balloons, UAVs
Specifications
Performance
| Field of View | 110° x 110° |
| Precision | 0,0015° at 1-sigma |
| Update Rate | 166 Hz |
| Albedo Detection | Partial |
| Sample & Hold Function | Yes |
Mechanical
| Dimensions | 29,5 x 11,5 x 6,5 mm |
| Mass | 5 g |
Electrical
| Power Supply | 3,3 V |
| Power Consumption | 0,015 W |
| BUS | RS485 |
| Communication Protocol | CSP |
Environmental
| Operation Temperature | -45 °C to +85 °C |
| TVC 100 Cycles | -70 °C to +110 °C |
| Radiation Tolerance | >20 krad(Si) |
Other
| Lead Time | <12 weeks |
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 1-sigma
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 1-sigma
Update Rate
10 Hz
BUS
I2C
Connector
Direct ribbon (6 wire)
Power Consumption
0,007 W
Sample & Hold Function
No
Flight Heritage
Since 2017
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