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Micro-Nano Earth Sensor

The infrared Earth sensor is an attitude-sensitive device used in satellite attitude control systems.

Micro-Nano Earth Sensor

Key Specifications

Model
C-IRES-LAS-4
Measurement Accuracy
0.2° (3σ)
Flight Heritage
Completed qualification
Application
Low Earth Orbit satellites
Dimensions (mm)
51.5 × 58 × 58
Weight (g)
100
Published: October 16, 2025 Last updated: January 26, 2026
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The infrared Earth sensor is an attitude-sensitive device used in satellite attitude control systems.

Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ModelC-IRES-LAS-4
Measurement Accuracy0.2° (3σ)
Flight HeritageCompleted qualification
ApplicationLow Earth Orbit satellites
Dimensions (mm)51.5 × 58 × 58
Weight (g)100
Mounting Material2A12 T4
Operating Temperature (°C)−5 to +50
Storage Temperature (°C)−10 to +55
Data Update Rate5 Hz
Communication InterfaceRS-422 / CAN / I²C
Design Life2 years

Key Features

  • Low-cost design and implementation.
  • Integrated opto-electronic structure with high compactness.
  • Lightweight and small form factor.
  • High adaptability to space environments.

Applications

  • Used for attitude determination and control in low-orbit microsatellites and CubeSats.

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Common questions about Micro-Nano Earth Sensor

How does the Micro-Nano Earth Sensor work?

It is an infrared Earth sensor used in satellite attitude control systems, providing a measurement accuracy of 0.2 degrees (3-sigma) at a 5 Hz data update rate.

Which interfaces does the Earth sensor support?

It supports RS-422, CAN, and I2C interfaces. The sensor weighs about 100 g and measures 51.5 x 58 x 58 mm.

What is the design life and target orbit?

The sensor (model C-IRES-LAS-4) has a 2-year design life, has completed qualification, and is used for attitude determination in low-orbit microsatellites and CubeSats.

What temperature range does it support?

It operates from -5 to +50 C and can be stored from -10 to +55 C, with a 2A12 T4 mounting material.

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