Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd and Japan’s leading science and technology university, Science Tokyo, have collaboratively conducted a program to test the capabilities of the company’s DMU41 inertial measurement unit (IMU) for low earth orbit (LEO) space applications. The test program explored the use of the high-performance DMU41 for space platform guidance and attitude control in…
Silicon Sensing celebrates its IMU’s fourth year on the iQPS small SAR satellite
Silicon Sensing Systems’ DMU30 high-performance inertial measurement unit (IMU) continues to perform within the control system of Japan’s first X-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) small satellite from the Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space Inc. (iQPS) of Fukuoka, Japan. On board the iQPS satellite, the DMU30 commences operation immediately after separation from the launch rocket…
Silicon Sensing establishes a permanent US presence.
Silicon Sensing will open its first U.S. office, with a dedicated in-country team led by the new head of sales — Americas, Kevin Swain. This new facility will help ensure the company efficiently supports the growing demand for its rugged, high-performance inertial products across North and South America. “This is an exciting development for us…
Silicon Sensing accelerometer to equip in-orbit manufacturing demonstration satellite
Space Forge will launch ForgeStar-1, its in-orbit manufacturing demonstration satellite equipped with Silicon Sensing’s CAS291 accelerometer. This follows a program of testing and development in satellite vehicles. ForgeStar satellites will help produce advanced materials such as alloys, proteins, and semiconductors in ultra-vacuum and microgravity space conditions. These are the first satellites designed and built in…