3D-printed, electrically conductive structures for magnetic attitude control

The use of embedded current loops for the attitude control large, flexible spacecraft is investigated. Length-scaling laws are derived by determining what fraction a planar spacecraft’s mass would need to be allocated conductive in order produce torque at least as large gravity gradient torque. Simulations then performed truss structure, modelled spring–mass system, range structural flexibilities and variety loop geometries. demonstrate rotation structure via electromagnetic force on carrying elements, also used characterise deformations caused various An simulation performed, demonstrating 90∘ slew manoeuvre 250 × m through three orthogonal sets within spacecraft.