Horus
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A high-performance, single-box star tracker
One optical head (OH) integrating hardware and software, designed to withstand severe mechanical loads and harsh environments, including extreme temperatures, radiation, and stray light.
A compact, powerful solution
Weighing less than 1.6kg and offering a 24° sun exclusion angle, Horus is a high-performance solution for non-centralized architectures.
Qualified to TRL9 in 2025
Drawing on 50 years of Sodern expertise and inheriting its star catalog and embedded algorithms from Hydra, Horus saw its first delivery in early 2025.
Optimal end-of-life performance
Equipped with a CMOS detector and thermoelectric cooler, Horus delivers optimal end-of-life performance.
Main features
Options
Testing facilities and support
- Training with our experts to become knowledgeable on Sodern star tracker and ground support equipment, on site or remotely ;
- Mission-specific radiation and performance assessments ;
- Technical support for software integration ;
- Engineering model ;
- Star tracker numerical performance model ;
- Static or dynamic optical ground support equipment ;
- Electrical ground support equipment for H/W in the loop testing.
Management & revues
Dedicated project management and manufacturing teams!
Several levels of management and reviews are proposed according to statement of work:
- Standard or customised management.
Available options
HORUS Star Tracker is configurable to best suit your platform:
- Power supply : 24-50V or 70-105V ;
- EEE parts Level 1 or Level 2 ;
- Communication interface : 1553 in baseline – RS422 UART in option ;
- With or without Thermo-Electric Cooler ;
- Alignment cube orientations.
Our Other Ranges
Auriga™
Hydra
