The Journal of Space Commerce

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New Satellite Components Introduced by Sierra Space

Upgraded SADA and UMCD Variants Will Help Spacecraft Position Solar Panels

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Tom Patton
Aug 13, 2024
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Two new complementary products supporting the growing satellite market were introduced by Sierra Space at the Small Satellite Conference last week. A new Solar Array Drive Assembly (SADA), with multiple options, and a new commercial variant of its heritage Universal Microstepping Control Driver (UMCD) combine recent technological-component advancements …

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