Flight-proven 3U CubeSat platform with D-STAR amateur radio communications, ~4 kg mass, up to 24 W payload power, and active/passive AOCS. TRL 9.
D-STAR ONE Platform
Flight-proven 3U CubeSat platform with D-STAR amateur radio communications, ~4 kg mass, up to 24 W payload power, and active/passive AOCS. TRL 9.
Description
The German Orbital Systems D-STAR ONE Platform is a 3U CubeSat bus designed as both a stand-alone satellite and a commercial platform for hosted payloads. Originally developed as a technology demonstration for a planned CubeSat communications constellation. Features D-STAR amateur radio communication modules and S-band downlink. Multiple variants flown (D-Star One v.1.1 Phoenix, iSat, Sparrow) confirming TRL 9 flight heritage.
Specifications
| Form Factor | 3U CubeSat (~10 x 10 x 30 cm) |
|---|---|
| Mass | ~4 kg |
| Payload Space | 1.5-2U free volume |
| Payload Average Power | up to 24 W |
| AOCS | Active and passive |
| Downlink Band | S-band |
| TRL | 9 (flight-proven) |