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Magnetorquers, very interesting - electromagnets that couple with the earth's magnetic field to assist with attitude/stabilisation: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/
by detrites 4y ago
Magnetorquers, very interesting - electromagnets that couple with the earth's magnetic field to assist with attitude/stabilisation:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetorquer https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetorquer
- mlyle 4y agoYup. There have even been satellites that have used only passive stabilization--- a permanent magnet + dark/light surfaces that spin it up from photon pressure.
- addaon 4y agoAnd even more entertaining, these are off-the-shelf parts at this point. https://www.cubesatshop.com/product/isis-magnetorquer-board/ https://www.cubesatshop.com/product/isis-magnetorquer-board/