Star Tracker Manufacturing Contract Awarded to Voyager Space
Star Tracker Manufacturing Contract Awarded to Voyager Space
Will Build 13 Flight Models for Millennium Space Systems
A contract to build 13 Flight Model Star Trackers (µSTAR-250) and two Engineering Models has been awarded to Voyager Space by Millennium Space Systems. Phased delivery is slated for late 2024 through early 2025 to support Millennium's program for small satellite constellations.
"Our µSTAR-250 Star Trackers represent a significant leap in satellite navigation and performance in the ever-evolving world of space exploration."
Frank Morgan, Voyager Space
Voyager's µSTAR-250 Star Tracker represents the next generation of high-performance trackers, leveraging Scientific CMOS technology to provide very low read noise for optimal accuracy. Built to deliver precise situational awareness in space, including satellite attitude and rate determination, µSTAR-250's reliability and radiation tolerance make it ideal for long-duration missions in LEO, MEO, GEO and cislunar orbits. This star tracker has accumulated thousands of hours of space flight heritage on a classified program.
"Our µSTAR-250 Star Trackers represent a significant leap in satellite navigation and performance in the ever-evolving world of space exploration. We look forward to providing Millennium with the tools to strengthen their constellations' precision, reliability, and adaptability," said Frank Morgan, Chief Operating Officer, Voyager Space
µSTAR-250 can be calibrated on-orbit in real time. Its space-flight-proven software and algorithms utilize the Pyramid Code for star identification and deliver real-time quaternion output. µSTAR-250 can also provide raw image data and be configured for Space Domain Awareness. American sourced and manufactured in San Diego, Calif., µSTAR-250 is fully compliant with National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2021 domestic sourcing specifications.
Voyager Space's full line of electro-optic subsystems includes SpaceCam 5MP and 9MP, Coarse and Medium Sun Sensors, in addition to Star Trackers such as the µSTAR-250.