SPACECRAFT THERMAL SHOCK SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

A satellite system includes a solar wing moveably connected to a satellite central body. A sensor, also coupled to the satellite central body, detects the movement of the body and generates a rate signal based on that movement. Additionally, an actuator, which controls momentum, is coupled to the satellite central body with maximum torque along the thermal shock axis. Subsequently, a rate-dominated thermal shock suppression controller, which is coupled to the satellite central body, receives the rate signal from the sensor to control the actuator.