Actuators & Servoactuators

Solar Array Drives

Solar Array Drives may utilize one or two-axis rotation, may involve continuous rotation capability on one or both of those axes, and may drive one or two solar panels. The most frequently used configurations are the following:

Body mounted on spacecraft pitch axis. Continuous rotation in pitch; limited angle capability on an orthogonal axis.
Boom mounted, with double-ended output for two solar panels. Continuous rotation on our outer (spacecraft pitch) axis; partial rotation capability at each solar panel interface.

Our Product Offerings:

Type 1 SADA
Type 2 SADA

The products mentioned are only a sample of our offerings. For more information, please see our Spacecraft Mechanisms catalog or contact us for product details and customized solutions.