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

Details

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