Stellar-40 Tactical-grade inertial navigation system
Stellar-40 is a tactical-grade GNSS-aided inertial navigation system driven by the SAF2Nav stack for unmatched resilience. It combines a tactical-grade IMU, a jamming- and spoofing-resilient GNSS receiver and advanced sensor-fusion algorithms within a rugged enclosure.
Merging high-end performance with industrial flexibility, Stellar-40 features a unique triple-layer vibration mitigation architecture in a design optimized for scalability, meeting the rigorous demands of mass production.
With this launch, SBG Systems further expands its portfolio of inertial navigation solutions tailored for mission-critical applications. Stellar-40 is ITAR FREE.
Missions capabilities & PERFORMANCE overview
Built for all missions
Explore how the product performs across operational environments. Each domain highlights mission-relevant benefits and key specifications.
Air mission performance
- UAV navigation: fixed-wing and rotary wing platforms
- UAV navigation: fixed-wing and rotary wing platforms
Breakdown of mission features
Designed for demanding airborne missions, the system combines robustness, precision, and seamless integration across fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms.
- Dedicated dynamic profiles tailored to fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms.
- Triple-layer vibration isolation for high-vibration airborne environments.
- Positioning integrity under GNSS jamming and spoofing, enabled by the SAF2Nav stack.
- Tactical dead reckoning powered by the SAF2Nav stack for continuous navigation during GNSS outages.
- Automatic wind speed estimation and compensation for pitot integration.
- Seamless autopilot integration, with our PX4 and ArduPilot drivers.

Land mission performance
- Land navigation : Onroad and Offroad vehicles
- Land navigation : Onroad and Offroad vehicles
Breakdown of mission features
Designed for demanding terrestrial vehcile missions, the system combines robustness, precision, and seamless integration on any type of land vehicle.
- Dedicated dynamic profiles tailored to offroad or onroad vehicles.
- Triple-layer vibration isolation for high-vibration environments.
- Positioning integrity under GNSS jamming and spoofing, enabled by the SAF2Nav stack.
- Wheel odometer and slam velocity inputs for improved dead reckoning performance
- Tactical dead reckoning powered by the SAF2Nav stack for continuous navigation during GNSS outages.

Surface navigation performance
- Marine navigation : All size of manned and unmanned surface vessels
- Marine navigation : All size of manned and unmanned surface vessels
Breakdown of mission features
Designed for demanding marine missions, the system combines robustness, precision, and seamless integration on any type of surface vessel.
- Dedicated dynamic profiles tailored to marine surface vehicle.
- Triple-layer vibration isolation for high-vibration environments.
- Positioning integrity under GNSS jamming and spoofing, enabled by the SAF2Nav stack.
- DVL or loch velocity inputs for improved dead reckoning performance
- Automatic current speed estimation and compensation for watertrack speed compensation.
- Tactical dead reckoning powered by the SAF2Nav stack for continuous navigation during GNSS outages.

Specifications
Vehicle compatibility
Surface vessels, underwater vehicles, marine survey, marine & harsh marine Air
Plane, helicopters, aircraft, UAV Land
Car, automotive, train/railway, truck, two wheelers, heavy machinery, pedestrian, backpack, off road
GNSS performance
Dual antenna, 789 channels GNSS range
500 m/s and 80 km altitude Frequency band
Multi-frequency GNSS features
SBAS, RTK, PPK, RAW GPS signals
L1C/A, L1C, L2C, L2PY, L5 Galileo signals
E1, E5a, E5b, E6BC Glonass signals
L1C/A, L2C/A, L2P, L3OC Beidou signals
B1I, B1C, B2a, B2I, B3I, B2b Others signals
NaviC L5, L-Band, QZSS GNSS time to first fix
< 35 s Jamming & spoofing
Automatic anti-jamming & anti-spoofing, OSNMA, advanced automatic multi-sensor rejection
Environmental specifications & operating range
IP-65 Operating temperature
-40 °C to 71 °C Vibrations
3 g RMS – 20Hz to 2kHz Shocks
500 g for 0.3 ms MTBF (computed)
246 000 hours Compliant with
MIL-STD 461G | MIL-STD 1275E | MIL-STD 810H
Interfaces
GNSS, RTCM, NTRIP, Airdata, Odometer, Generic Velocity and Position Output protocols
NMEA, ASCII, sbgECom (binary), REST API Input protocols
NMEA, ASCII, sbgECom (binary), REST API Datalogger
8 GB or 48 h @ 200 Hz Output rate
200 Hz (IMU, INS) Serial ports
4x serial I/O up to 921,600 bps CAN
1x CAN 2.0 A/B bus, up to 1 Mbps Sync OUT
2x Sync out (1x RS232 + 1x TTL levels) Sync IN
4x Sync Inputs (RS232 levels) Ethernet
1x Ethernet Full duplex (10/100 base T) PTP / NTP, NTRIP, Web interface, FTP Connectors
2x Micro-D 15 (I/O) 2x SMA connectors (antennas)
Mechanical & electrical specifications
9 to 36 VDC Power consumption
< 3 W without antennas Weight (g)
365 g / 443 g with damper Dimensions (LxWxH)
81 mm x 130 mm x 40 mm
Timing specifications
< 200 ns PTP accuracy
< 1 µs PPS accuracy
< 1 µs (jitter < 1 µs) Drift in dead reckoning
1 ppm
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| Single point horizontal position | Single point horizontal position 1.2 m | Single point horizontal position 1.2 m | Single point horizontal position 1.0 m | Single point horizontal position 1.2 m |
| Spoofing and jamming performance rating | Spoofing and jamming performance rating ★★★★★ | Spoofing and jamming performance rating ★★★☆☆ | Spoofing and jamming performance rating ★★★☆☆ | Spoofing and jamming performance rating ★★★☆☆ |
| Spoofing and jamming resilience | Spoofing and jamming resilience All constellations, full band, advanced monitoring and mitigation | Spoofing and jamming resilience All constellations, dual band, monitoring and mitigation | Spoofing and jamming resilience All constellations, triple band, advanced monitoring and mitigation | Spoofing and jamming resilience All constellations, dual band, monitoring and mitigation |
| Vibrations resilience | Vibrations resilience Triple level | Vibrations resilience One level | Vibrations resilience One level | Vibrations resilience One level |
| Dead reackoning | Dead reackoning Down to 0.2 % DT (Onroad vehicle, dual antenna GNSS and odometer) | Dead reackoning Down to 0.2 % DT (Onroad vehicle, dual antenna GNSS and odometer) | Dead reackoning < 0.1 % DT (Onroad vehicle, dual antenna GNSS and odometer) | Dead reackoning Down to 0.5 % DT (Onroad vehicle, dual antenna GNSS and odometer) |
| Weight (g) | Weight (g) 365 g | Weight (g) 165 g | Weight (g) < 900 g | Weight (g) 65 g |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | Dimensions (LxWxH) 81 x 130 x 40 mm | Dimensions (LxWxH) 42 x 57 x 60 mm | Dimensions (LxWxH) 130 x 100 x 75 mm | Dimensions (LxWxH) 46 x 45 x 32 mm |
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Documentation & resources
Stellar-40 comes with comprehensive online documentation, designed to support users at every step.
From installation guides to advanced configuration and troubleshooting, our clear and detailed manuals ensure smooth integration and operation.
Production process
Discover the precision and expertise behind every SBG Systems products such as an IMU, AHRS or INS. This following video offers an inside look at how we meticulously design, manufacture, and test our high-performance inertial navigation systems. From advanced engineering to rigorous quality control, our production process ensures that each product meets the highest standards of reliability and accuracy.
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FAQ section
Welcome to our FAQ section, where we address your most pressing questions about our cutting-edge technology and its applications. Here, you’ll find comprehensive answers regarding product features, installation processes, troubleshooting tips, and best practices to maximize your experience with our compact INS. Whether you’re a new user seeking guidance or an experienced professional looking for advanced insights, our FAQs are designed to provide the information you need.
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What is dead reckoning in navigation?
Dead reckoning is a method of navigating without GNSS signals by relying on inertia and other sensor data to maintain continuous tracking. Usually, when GNSS is lost, a system loses its position entirely. With dead reckoning, the system calculates a continuous position that will slowly drift over time. The rate of this drift depends on the quality of the internal IMU and the availability of external aiding sensors.
What formats do you support for external aidings (e.g., airdata, vision)?
The Stellar-40 uses our proprietary sbgECom protocol, which utilizes clearly defined message frames. Using those predefined messages, the system can seamlessly ingest airdata, body velocities, and absolute position data from any external sensor capable of providing that information.
Is there a specific field to manually enter wind estimation?
No, as it is not required. The Stellar-40’s advanced sensor fusion algorithm automatically calculates and estimates wind conditions in real-time, eliminating the need for you to input it manually.
What external aiding options are available for land-based applications?
For land platforms, the Stellar-40 supports a variety of aiding inputs to improve navigation accuracy, especially in GNSS-denied environments. These include hardware odometers (wheel odometry), velocity aidings from external sensors (such as LiDAR or optical sensors), and absolute position aidings.
How do I choose between the damped and non-damped versions of the Stellar-40?
The right choice depends on your operating environment. We highly recommend the damped version for platforms exposed to harsh, vibrating environments, such as deep strike drones or Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs). If you are unsure which version suits your application, our support team is ready to help you make the right choice.