magnetorquer

English

Alternative forms

  • magnetic torquer

Etymology

Blend of magnet +‎ torque +‎ -er

Noun

magnetorquer (plural magnetorquers)

  1. A satellite system for attitude control, detumbling, and stabilization, built from electromagnetic coils.
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