Sun sensor

A Sun sensor is a navigational instrument used by spacecraft to detect the position of the Sun. Sun sensors are used for attitude control, solar array pointing, gyro updating, and fail-safe recovery.

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Sun sensor

A Sun sensor is a navigational instrument used by spacecraft to detect the position of the Sun. Sun sensors are used for attitude control, solar array pointing, gyro updating, and fail-safe recovery.

Source: Wikipedia "Sun sensor" · CC BY-SA 4.0

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