Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), has announced a key milestone in its LizzieSat®-3 (LS3) mission. The company successfully deployed SpacePilot, its advanced autonomous guidance, navigation, and control software, and completed commissioning of the satellite’s Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS).
SpacePilot is designed to enhance small satellite operations by enabling real-time precision control with minimal ground-based input. The onboard system integrates data from star trackers, sun sensors, magnetometers, gyroscopes, and GPS, allowing LS3 to autonomously manage its orientation and trajectory. This provides more efficient flight paths, improved payload stability, and enhanced mission resilience in changing orbital conditions.
The ADCS commissioning now allows LS3 to achieve accurate sun-pointing for power optimization, maintain proper orientation for high-quality data collection, and ensure reliable antenna alignment for communications. These advancements reduce the need for manual oversight, streamlining satellite operations and paving the way for faster activation of remaining onboard technologies, including Sidus’s proprietary sensor suite.
Carol Craig, Founder and CEO of Sidus Space, stated, “Deploying SpacePilot and commissioning ADCS is a significant step toward fully autonomous missions. These capabilities enhance satellite efficiency, extend mission life, and reduce dependence on ground operations.”
This achievement marks an important step in preparing LS3 for full-scale mission readiness and underscores Sidus Space’s ongoing commitment to building an autonomous, scalable LizzieSat® constellation designed for commercial and defense applications.
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