>[!summary] >This wheel is so tiny that 3 wheels can be carried in a 1U Cubesat. A 4-wheel pyramid configuration is also possible. > >🔗 Official Page: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/space-systems/satellite-components/reaction-wheels/ >📋 Data Sheet: [[RW-0.003-Datasheet-v3.0.pdf]] ![[Pasted image 20250108214754.png]] ## Specs | Parameter | Value | |-------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------| | Momentum (Nominal) | ±0.003 Nms | | Momentum (Peak) | ±0.005 Nms (at 5 V) | | Torque | ±1 mNm at 0.005 Nms (at 5 V) | | Control Mode | Speed or Torque | | Command/Telemetry | I²C | | Mechanical Dimensions | 33.5 x 33.5 x 17 mm | | Mass | <50 g | | Supply Voltage | 5 V to 8.8 V (nominal 7 V) | | Environment (Thermal) | −30°C to +85°C (operating) | | Environment (Vibration) | 14.1 gRMS | | Radiation (TID) | 19.5 krad (unit level) | | Flight Heritage | 21 units on orbit, with cumulated 12 years of heritage since 2023 |