Non-Terrestrial

Sun Sensor Sun Sensor is an attitude sensor that determines spacecraft orientation by detecting the direction of the Sun and translating that measurement into an angular reference for the spacecraft. Hardware Sun-Synchronous Orbit A sun-synchronous orbit is a near-polar orbit that precesses at a rate that keeps local solar time approximately constant for each pass. Concept/Framework System Noise Temperature System Noise Temperature is a measure of the total noise contribution of a receiver system expressed as an equivalent temperature. Hardware Thermal Blanket Thermal Blanket is an insulating layer that reduces unwanted heat gain or loss and helps stabilize temperature. Hardware Thermal Control Surface A thermal control surface is a physical surface or structural element designed to influence heat transfer, dissipate thermal load, or keep components within an acceptable temperature range. It helps maintain… Hardware Thermal Control System Thermal Control System is the subsystem that manages heat removal, heat distribution, and temperature regulation for onboard equipment. It keeps hardware within thermal operating limits. Hardware Thermal Path A thermal path is the conductive, convective, or radiative route through which heat is transferred away from or within a system. It determines how quickly and evenly thermal energy can… Concept/Framework Three Axis Stabilized Antenna Three Axis Stabilized Antenna is an antenna system that maintains pointing in roll, pitch, and yaw using active stabilization control. It keeps the antenna aligned despite platform motion by sensing… Hardware Thruster System Thruster System is a propulsion and control assembly that produces directed force for maneuvering or attitude adjustment. It provides thrust on demand by expelling mass or using another force-producing mechanism… Hardware Tracking Tracking is the process of determining and following the position or movement of an object, target, or signal source over time. It supports alignment and control. Operations