ZAPHOD CubeSat Structure
AAC Clyde Space
The ZAPHOD CubeSat Structure range offers lightweight, robust, and user-friendly structures for CubeSats, available in 3U, 6U, and other form factors.
Typed specifications32 values
Discloses 4 of 11 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 1).
- Mass
- 394 g 3U Structure · datasheet p.2 674 g 6U Structure | 674 g
- Material (as printed)
- Aluminium 7075 & 6082 datasheet p.2 Aluminium 7075 & 6082 primary structures
- Form factor, U (number)
- 1 U datasheet p.1 6 U
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 100 × 100 × 340.5 3U Structure · datasheet p.2 100 x 100 x 340.5 3U Structure (L x W x H) | 340.5 mm 3U Structure, Height | 100 × 226.3 × 340.5 6U Structure | 100 x 226.3 x 340.5 6U Structure (L x W x H)
- Operating temperature
- -40–80 °C temperature range · datasheet p.2
- TRL
- 9 product page
- Structure type
- CubeSat frame datasheet p.1 CubeSat frame
- Form factor
- 3U datasheet p.2 1U range offered 1U-6U | 6U
- Material class
- aluminium 7075 primary structures · datasheet p.2 aluminium 6082 primary structures
- Surface finish
- other anodized rails · datasheet p.1
- Random vibration
- 14.1 g RMS designed and qualified to NASA GEVS · datasheet p.2
- Flight heritage
- anodized rails and deployment switches, all proven on orbit datasheet p.1
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.1 CubeSat
- Mounting points
- Mounting holes provided for a variety of stack and payload configurations; user-definable locating elements datasheet p.1 Mounting holes are provided for a variety of stack and payload configurations. page 2
- Deployables support (as printed)
- customizable with deployable panels; compatible with AAC Clyde Space PHOTON solar panels datasheet p.1 deployment switches page 2
- Deployment (kill) switches
- 4 deployment switches: two on the -Z end plate and two on the r… · datasheet p.2
- Customisation
- cut-outs and holes to order shear panel or standard cut-out pattern OTS; bespoke cut-outs… · datasheet p.1
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As published by the supplier19 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- TRL
- 9
- Flown since
- 2014
- Form factors
- 3U, 6U & other form factors
- Compliance
- CubeSat design specification
- Compatibility
- All rail-deployers, manned flights, ISS
- Primary structures material
- Aluminium 7075 & 6082
- Other materials
- Comply with typical outgassing requirements
- Operating temperature
- -40˚C to +80˚C
- Deployment switches
- Four (two on the -Z end plate and two on the rails)
- Structure
- 3U
- Length
- 100 mm
- Width
- 100 mm
- Height
- 340.5 mm
- Mass
- 394 g
- Structure (2)
- 6U
- Length (2)
- 100 mm
- Width (2)
- 226.3 mm
- Height (2)
- 340.5 mm
- Mass (2)
- 674 g
About
The AAC Clyde Space ZAPHOD CubeSat Structure range is designed for adaptability and ease of integration, supporting bespoke payload configurations. These lightweight and robust solutions are extensively tested and qualified to all major launch vehicle standards, with a high level of modularity. Available off-the-shelf with a choice of shear panel or standard cut-out pattern, the structures can be customized with bespoke cut-outs and deployable panels. The ZAPHOD structure simplifies modification and can be assembled around the avionics stack and payload, increasing accessibility during integration and testing. Mounting holes are provided for various stack and payload configurations. Implementing user-definable locating elements, the structure accommodates several avionic and payload configurations, enabling high customization without expensive redesign. Each structure is fitted with anodized rails and deployment switches, all proven on orbit. It is compatible with all rail-deployers and its deployment switches ensure compatibility with manned flights and ISS. The design maximizes internal volume and offers ease of access during integration with a customizable internal stack layout. The ZAPHOD CubeSat structures are compatible with AAC Clyde Space PHOTON solar panels, meeting ISS Manned Flight design requirements when combined.
Documentation
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