Yes, that is true. Reaction wheels are used on satellite for attitude (heading) control. A satellite can use reaction wheels to rotate so that it can face a certain location (maybe for taking a picture). But yes you are right, they can not be used for translational movement.
how does this keep a satellite in orbit,
i thought reaction wheels can only rotate an object around its center of mass, but cant do translational movement
NorbPwn 2 years ago
Yes, that is true. Reaction wheels are used on satellite for attitude (heading) control. A satellite can use reaction wheels to rotate so that it can face a certain location (maybe for taking a picture). But yes you are right, they can not be used for translational movement.
aalmujah 2 years ago
Very nice!!! But the video quality is horrible.
memcd3589 3 years ago
Awesome! Looks good!
Wish the video wasn't sideways though...
SoniaB5 3 years ago