10MICRON FOR

SPACE

Mounts & Gimbals for mission success.

A rocket launches into space, with flames and smoke at the base and a long trail of light against a twilight sky.

High precision and reliability for critical missions in aerospace applications

10MICRON FOR SPACE

TECHNOLOGIES

We offer high-performance tracking and pointing solutions with two distinct motion technologies, developed to meet the demands of aerospace applications.

HPS

Gear-driven excellence, with absolute encoders directly on both mount axes paired with high-performance electronics and AC servo motors, for high precision, reliability and lower power consumption.

The HPS line is the ideal platform for Atmospheric Sciences, Astronomical and Space applications, for moderate payloads up to 30 kg to 150 kg.

DDS

Gearless, high-torque Direct Drive Motors with on-board Auto-Tuning feature and high-resolution industrial absolute encoders directly on both mount axes. This is the ultimate platform for extreme speed, reactivity and precision.

The DDS line is the ideal platform for critical missions such as SSA and SST, FSO, Lasercomm, Telecommunication and the Aerospace Industry, supporting payloads up to 150 kg to 700 kg.

EXPLORE OUR TECHNOLOGIES

Space Situational Awareness (SSA) & Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST)

Precision Motion for a Sustainable and Secure Orbit

  • Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) are more important than ever due to the constant growth of both functional satellites and dangerous orbital space debris. Consequently, safe and efficient space operations hinge on a global ability to accurately characterize the objects in orbit and understand the dynamic space environment.

    Therefore, reliable orbital data acquisition serves as the foundation for crucial activities like propagation of orbital position data and collision probability evaluation.

  • Fulfilling the demanding requirements of SSA and SST (from high-speed LEO satellite tracking to long-term space debris cataloging) requires tracking platforms that offer both uncompromising speed and accuracy.

    10Micron's Direct Drive System (DDS) mounts and gimbals were specifically developed for precise and dynamic movements, which are necessary for tracking fast-moving objects.

    This superior dynamics and precision enable the reliable acquisition and maintenance of orbital data, completely from remote, essential for mission success.

Free Space Optical communications (FSO) and Lasercom

Enabling the Fiber-in-the-Sky Communication Revolution

  • Space optical communications, or Lasercom links, are at the forefront of a transformative revolution, complementing and augmenting traditional Satcom services. By leveraging optical lasers, this technology enables unprecedented advancements in data transfer, offering significantly increased data rates and bandwidth.

    To achieve the benefits of FSO, a laser beam must be stabilized and pointed with extreme, continuous accuracy across immense distances. This critical requirement is the gatekeeper for reliable, high-speed data transfer. Misalignment, even by the smallest fraction, can result in signal loss. Therefore, the supporting platform must be highly responsive and capable of immediate, high-resolution correction for continuous trajectory maintenance.

  • 10Micron's DDS (Direct Drive System) technology is engineered as the definitive platform for this sector. Our gearless design eliminates the mechanical constraints of traditional gears, ensuring zero-hysteresis and offering a swift slew capability for immediate corrections.

    This foundational stability is paired with ultra-high encoder resolution for maximum control. This combination of speed, stability, and responsiveness makes our DDS mounts essential for accurately pointing and stabilizing the laser beams that power the space optical communication revolution.

Atmospheric Sciences

Precision Platforms for Climate and Seeing Monitoring

  • Atmospheric sciences include a wide array of monitoring activities, including the characterization of aerosol properties, trace gas levels, and crucial atmospheric exchanges. Many remote sensing techniques utilize instruments like telescopes and lidars mounted on highly stable and mobile platforms. This field demands systems that can execute rapid positioning for accurate modeling of atmospheric phenomena and climate change.

    The Differential Image Motion Monitor (DIMM) is the standard instrument for this measurement. While the technique itself is designed to exclude telescope motion errors, the supporting mount must be robotic and highly stable to operate the long-duration, automated campaigns necessary for comprehensive site assessment.

  • 10Micron's Alt-Azimuth mounts are engineered to deliver the rapid, response capability required to capture transient atmospheric phenomena, such as sudden weather shifts or dynamic changes in the ionosphere.

    Our platforms ensure that researchers can reliably acquire and maintain precise measurement data, even in dynamically varying environments, even completely from remote.

Emerging applications for space make the difference, guiding our path.

10Micron's philosophy and adaptable technology drive innovation and encourage new applications in both space and terrestrial sectors.

Our mounts provide versatility and custom solutions, making us a dynamic partner, ready to face new technological challenges and meet the needs of every customer.

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