Did You Know?: SDA
Did You Know? ESI Motion provided the Space Development Agency (SDA) with space-rated motion controllers for their Tranche satellite constellations across Layers 0, 1, 2, and all tracking layers. Our controllers are built for high reliability and performance in the extreme conditions of Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Their compact form...
Did You Know?: SDA
Did You Know? ESI Motion provided the Space Development Agency (SDA) with space-rated motion controllers for their Tranche satellite constellations across Layers 0, 1, 2, and all tracking layers. Our...
How Satellite Solar Arrays Operate
Satellite solar arrays are the primary power source for most spacecraft, especially in Earth orbit. Here’s a clear breakdown of how they operate: 1. Energy Capture Solar panels on satellites are made of photovoltaic (PV) cells, usually from silicon or more efficient multi-junction gallium arsenide cells. When sunlight hits these...
How Satellite Solar Arrays Operate
Satellite solar arrays are the primary power source for most spacecraft, especially in Earth orbit. Here’s a clear breakdown of how they operate: 1. Energy Capture Solar panels on satellites...
What are the Primary Roles of a Satellite Space Battery?
Satellite space batteries play a critical role in keeping a spacecraft powered when solar energy isn’t available. Here’s a breakdown of their roles: Primary Roles of Space Batteries 1. Energy Storage They store electrical energy generated by the solar arrays while the satellite is in sunlight (about half of each...
What are the Primary Roles of a Satellite Space...
Satellite space batteries play a critical role in keeping a spacecraft powered when solar energy isn’t available. Here’s a breakdown of their roles: Primary Roles of Space Batteries 1. Energy...