ARTICA is a deorbiting subsystem compatible with CubeSats up to 16U, offering low mass, high reliability, and ease of integration.
ARTICA
ARTICA is a deorbiting subsystem compatible with CubeSats up to 16U, offering low mass, high reliability, and ease of integration.
Description
ARTICA is a deorbiting subsystem designed for CubeSats, compatible with configurations up to 16U. It features a compact volume of 0.35U and a low mass of 210 g. The system boasts a sail surface of up to 2.1 m², enabling efficient de-orbiting within less than 5 years at 650km. ARTICA offers customizable interfaces and is designed for Plug&Play integration, making it PC104 compatible. It supports possible complete autonomy and is characterized by high reliability and scalable performances. Technical specifications include a Micro-DSUB 9 connector, a voltage bus of 3-12 V (customizable), and a power consumption of 6 W. It also features feedback logic (NC/NO upon customization) and a redundant power line.
Specifications
| Compatible with CubeSats | up to 16U |
|---|---|
| Volume | 0.35U |
| Mass | 210 g |
| Sail Surface | Up to 2.1 m² |
| De-Orbiting time | less than 5 years at 650 km |
| Connector | Micro-DSUB 9 |
| Voltage Bus | 3-12 V upon customization |
| Power Consumption | 6 W |
| Feedback Logic | NC/NO upon customization |