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ESA preparing ‘sugar-cube’ gyro sensors for future missions
Rome, Italy - Now being tested
One of ESA's future Earth observation missions will monitor its orientation in space with the help of the smallest gyro ever flown by the Agency. Now being tested, the sugar cube-sized device at the heart of the gyro unit is derived from a sensor used in anti-lock braking systems on millions of cars. There is no up or down in space. Satellites track their pointing direction using the same approach...
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AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency