Silicon Sensing Trials DMU41 IMU for Space Platform Guidance
Silicon Sensing Systems and Science Tokyo have conducted multiple rounds of radiation testing to determine the DMU41 IMU's suitability for low earth orbit (LEO) space applications
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Silicon Sensing Systems and Science Tokyo have conducted multiple rounds of radiation testing to determine the DMU41 IMU's suitability for low earth orbit (LEO) space applications
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