AURIGA A RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE STAR TRACKER FOR CONSTELLATIONS AND SMALL SATELLITE MISSIONS

AURIGA is the new low-cost star tracker designed by Sodern dedicated to smallsat applications. In this paper, we will present the AURIGA-CP and AURIGA-SA versions and describe how these products respond to new-space requirements leveraging Sodern's extensive experience in star trackers. We also describe a wide range of testing solutions to support assembly, integration, and validation. Lastly, we describe our advanced production capabilities that employ disruptive screening practices, utilization of COTS parts, and simplified assembly and testing to reach a throughput of one optical head within two hours.