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Starberry-Sense

Starberry-Sense:

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have developed a low-cost star sensor for astronomy and small CubeSat class satellite missions.

  • The star sensor named Starberry-Sense can help small CubeSat class satellite missions find their orientation in space.
  • The Department of Science and Technology (DST) said that the Starberry-Sense is ready for launch on the PS4-Orbital Platform by ISRO and can be used for CubeSats and other small satellite missions in the future.
  • Star sensor is one of the precise attitude determination sensors.
  • It is an electro-optical system that takes an image from a set of stars and by comparing it with the star catalogue determines angle deviation of the satellite and modifies its attitude