The Importance of an IMU in Spacecraft

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IMUs play a crucial role in vehicles ranging from motorcycles to spacecraft. They serve as attitude and heading reference systems for UAVs as well as augmenting GPS reliability in challenging environments like tunnels or areas containing electronic interference. Establish static IMU sensor calibration to account for any manufacturer biases or misalignments, then proceed with dynamic…

The Importance of Spacecraft Mfg

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Spacecraft manufacturing involves creating the structure that holds together all the other parts of a spacecraft. This requires using techniques such as casting, drawing, forging, and machining metals to construct its frame. On-orbit manufacturing can benefit a range of missions, such as astronomy, Earth observation, navigation and communications. Benefits may include increased science return, mission…