TD1A Reaction Wheel

Made:: 1972 in France

manufacturer:: DBA Air-Equipement

Reaction (inertia) wheel for TD-1A satellite spacecraft

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Reaction (inertia) wheel for TD-1A satellite spacecraft
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Reaction (inertia) wheel for TD-1A satellite spacecraft

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Category:: Space Technology

Object Number:: 1977-113

Materials:: paint, metal (unknown), electrical components and electrical motor

Measurements:: overall: 11 mm x x , 245 mm, 4.935kg

type:: gyroscope

credit:: European Space Research and Technology Centre

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TD1A Reaction Wheel

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