Starlink Satellite Attitude Control ?

• Starlink Satellite Attitude Control ? by cube on 04 Apr, 2022 14:21
• Hello, what is the attitude control system used by space x starlink satellites? Thank you !
• #1 by gongora on 04 Apr, 2022 15:27
• Reaction wheels
• #2 by Proponent on 04 Apr, 2022 15:32
• So, reaction wheels occasionally unloaded with Hall Effect thrusters?
• #3 by DanClemmensen on 04 Apr, 2022 15:58
• Quote from: Proponent on 04 Apr, 2022 15:32

  So, reaction wheels occasionally unloaded with Hall Effect thrusters?
  

  Many satellites use torque rods to avoid saturation. They couple to the Earth's magnetic field.  No fuel needed, just electric power. I do not know if Starlinks have them.
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetorquer