Satellites & Spacecraft
ADCS
Attitude Determination and Control System
Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) — The system that determines and controls a satellite's orientation in space using sensors (star trackers, sun sensors) and actuators (reaction wheels, thrusters).
Frequently asked about ADCS
- What does ADCS mean in the space industry?
- Attitude Determination and Control System: The system that determines and controls a satellite's orientation in space using sensors (star trackers, sun sensors) and actuators (reaction wheels, thrusters).
- What does ADCS stand for?
- ADCS stands for Attitude Determination and Control System.
- What category of space terminology does ADCS belong to?
- ADCS is part of the Satellites & Spacecraft category in space industry terminology.