3U MyPOD1
Gran Systems
A 3U CubeSat test pod used for qualification, acceptance testing, dimensional fit-check, storage, and transportation of 1U to 3U CubeSats.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 7.9 kg
- Payload capacity
- 6 kg
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Operating temperature
- -50°C to +100°C
- External size (L x W x H)
- 144 x 148.1 x 470 mm
- Rail size (L x W x H)
- 100.8 x 100.8 mm
- CUBESAT size (L x W x H)
- 100 x 100 x 340.5 mm
- Empty mass
- 7.9 kg
- Payload mass maximum
- 6 kg (7.2 kg-class CubeSat in space)
- Material
- Al 6061 T6
- Surface treatment
- Anodized
- Mounting interface
- 6x M5 (H); 4x M5 (V)
About
The 3U MyPOD1 is a versatile ground support tool designed for the qualification, acceptance testing, dimensional fit-check, and storage and transportation of CubeSats. It supports various configurations of 1U, 1.5U, 2U, and 3U CubeSats. Due to its construction, it is claimed to be the test pod capable of carrying the heaviest CubeSats in the industry, and offers exceptional launch vibration performance. The manufacturer states it has supported many space missions. The 3U MyPOD1 can be equipped with several of the manufacturer’s CubeSat configurations, and Vibration Table Adapter Plates are also available as accessories. It is built from Al 6061 T6 material with an anodized surface treatment, and features a mounting interface of 6x M5 (horizontal) and 4x M5 (vertical) points. It is rated for an environmental temperature range of -50°C to +100°C.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.