Abstract: The sun search method for a satellite stabilized in three axes according to the invention uses a sun sensor device with a visual field possibly containing gaps, and a rotational speed gyro which measures in a measuring axis that is oriented arbitrarily. A regulating law with the form .tau.=-kGG.sup.T .omega. is used (.tau.=regulating torque, k=amplification factor, G=directional vector of measuring axis of rotational speed gyro, .omega.=rotational speed vector of the satellite). A rotational wheel momentum H which is not parallel to the measuring axis, is generated with the aid of an additional flywheel device.