Coarse Sun Sensor (CSS) Market size was valued at
US$ 187.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 312.6 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period 2025-2032.
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• The Global Coarse Sun Sensor (CSS) Market size was valued at US$ 187.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 312.6 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 7.4% during the forecast period 2025-2032.
• Coarse Sun Sensors are optoelectronic devices used to determine the sun vector for spacecraft attitude control systems. These sensors provide rough sun position measurements with wide field-of-view detection capabilities, typically using photodiodes or quadrant detectors. While less precise than fine sun sensors, CSS units are crucial for initial spacecraft orientation and as backup systems during satellite operations.
• Adcole Corporation (U.S.)
• SpaceTech GmbH (Germany)
• German Orbital Systems GmbH (Germany)
• Space Micro (U.S.)
• Bradford Space (Netherlands)
• LEOS (Spain)
By Type:
• The global Coarse Sun Sensor (CSS) market is segmented based on type into:
• Analog Sensors
• Digital Sensors
• Subtypes: Single-axis, Multi-axis, and others
• Hybrid Sensors
• Other Specialized Variants
By Application:
• The market is segmented based on application into:
• Spacecraft attitude determination
• Subtypes: Satellite positioning, Space probe orientation
• Automotive solar tracking systems
• Renewable energy systems
• Research instrumentation
