Avionics agile actuators
A large and powerful avionics actuators range
Airbus offers a range of Control Moment Gyroscopes (CMGs) tailored for diverse satellite needs, ensuring precise agility and high reliability. The CMG 15-45S, 40-60S, and 75-75S are compact and efficient, covering satellite masses from 500 kg to 3 tonnes, with torque outputs up to 75Nm.
Equipped with patented designs and integrated vibration dampers, they deliver fast manoeuvres while minimising power consumption.
Collectively, these CMGs have surpassed 1 million cumulative operational hours in orbit without failures, confirming their long-term durability and mission success for over a decade.
Control momentum gyroscope solution
CMG HP
Compact, high-performance designed for agile, large satellites up to 3 tonnes.
The CMG 75-75S (75Nms, 75Nm) delivers 75Nm torque, integrates advanced vibration dampers, and features a patented compact design for efficient satellite operations.
CMG 40-60S
Control moment gyroscope designed for 1-2 tonne satellites.
It delivers 60Nm torque for precise manoeuvring, features integrated micro-vibration dampers and ensures 10 years of reliable performance in low Earth orbit, enhancing spacecraft agility and accuracy.
CMG 15-45
Optimised for agile satellites weighing up to 1 tonne.
With 45Nm torque and 15Nms momentum, it delivers 3°/s agility in under 2 seconds, ensuring unmatched reliability for satellites with 10+ years of LEO mission life and a 22 bits angular resolution.
Newton CMG package
Scalable performance for versatile missions
Singularity-free operation, enhancing agility and precision.
The Newton CMG Package delivers torque capacities from 15 to 75 Nm and momentum storage up to 75 Nms, catering to satellites from 500 kg to over 2 tonnes.
Proven integration and longevity
Optimised for agile Earth observation and high-performance satellite missions.
Equipped with integrated control electronics, the package simplifies satellite system design, providing over 10 years of on-orbit reliability.
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High Capability Actuator
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