Earth observation satellites
Space qualified ultra accurate inertial systems
STARLIGHT 1000 IRU
Space qualified ultra-accurate Inertial Reference Unit (IRU) employing the latest closed-loop Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) technology, ensuring extremely accurate and high bandwidth.
The Starlight 1000 Inertial Reference Unit is a space grade, ultra-high performance Inertial Reference Unit (IRU), suited for satellites and space navigation applications. This includes EO, SAR, multispectral, and COMMs Satellites, for line of sight stabilization, pointing, and guidance applications. It employs the latest closed-loop fiber-optic gyro (FOG) technology.
Compatible for the following applications:
Deep space observation satellites
Proven space inertial heritage
Scientific mission satellites
Fiber optic gyro based space systems
STARLIGHT 1000 IRU Benefits
Operational in Orbit
Cielo’s space qualified ultra-accurate FOG24 has been serving a continuing space mission for the past three years after years of development, qualification and extensive testing.
Radiation Hardness Assurance
RHA for LEO
Proven Space Pedigree
Certified supplier of prime satellite manufacturers with ongoing production deliveries
ITAR-Free
Our products are ITAR-free and are entirely designed and developed in-house
Technical Information
The Starlight 1000 IRU is a space grade IRU containing closed-loop fiber optic gyro technology.
Cielo_Starlight_1000_IRU24_Datasheet
| Parameters | IRU 24 |
|---|---|
| Gyro | |
| Bias repeatability (day to day) [°/hr] | < 0.01 |
| Bias residual (over temperature) [°/hr] | < 0.01 |
| Bias stability (constant temperature) [°/hr] | 0.005 |
| Dynamic Range [°/sec] | ±30 |
| Angular Random Walk [°√hr] | 0.0003 |
| Scale Factor Linearity [ppm] | 3 |
