Indian Institute of Astrophysics researchers develop low-cost star sensor

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics 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. “Any satellite needs to know where it is pointed in space, and the instrument used for this purpose is called a star sensor. The star sensor has successfully undergone the vibration and thermal vacuum test that qualifies it for a space launch and operations, and these tests were conducted in-house at the environmental test facility located at the CREST Campus of IIA in Hosakote.