Reaction control wheels generate sufficient torque to orient spacecraft accurately
Reaction control wheels are standard actuators that provide the necessary torque for precise three-axis attitude control and orientation in spacecraft.
The retrieved papers consistently confirm that reaction wheels serve as the primary actuators for three-axis attitude control and orientation of spacecraft, demonstrating their ability to provide precise pointing accuracy and attitude tracking.
Calaon R, Allard C, Schaub H. Momentum Management of a Spacecraft Equipped with a Dual-Gimbaled Electric Thruster and Rotating Solar Arrays. 2025. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7685420/v1
Discusses how reaction wheels manage momentum and attitude control, though noting that external torques can cause momentum buildup.
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Hatami M, Nadafi R, Kabganian M. Fault-tolerant adaptive attitude tracking control of satellite with uncertainty and actuator misalignment in presence of environmental disturbances.. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-98468-0
Demonstrates that robust controllers using reaction wheels achieve precise attitude tracking and orientation of satellites under disturbance.
P M, Chaturvedi SK, Gargama H, P S. Friction torque prediction of Precision Ball Bearing unit for Reaction Wheel actuators for Spacecraft applications. 2024. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-4750479/v1
Confirms that reaction wheel actuators provide three-axis attitude control and pointing accuracy for spacecraft.
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