AAC Clyde Space ZAPHOD CubeSat Structures (1U-12U)
AAC Clyde Space
Modular, lightweight, flight-proven CubeSat structure range (ZAPHOD) covering multiple form factors from 1U to 12U with bespoke cut-outs and deployable panel options.
Technical specifications
- TRL
- 9 (flight proven since 2014)
- Deployment switches
- 4
- Material
- Aluminium 7075 & 6082, anodized rails
- Operating temperature
- -40°C to +80°C
- Lead time
- 12-14 weeks
- 3U dimensions
- 100 x 100 x 340.5 mm
- 3U weight
- 394 g
- 6U dimensions
- 100 x 226.3 x 340.5 mm
- 6U weight
- 674 g
About
AAC Clyde Space offers a lightweight CubeSat structure range (ZAPHOD) designed for adaptability and ease of integration. The structures feature a modular chassis design with customizable options including bespoke cut-outs and deployable panels, accommodating various avionics and payload configurations with user-definable locating elements. Flight proven since 2014 (TRL 9), the range is compatible with all standard rail-deployers and ISS manned flights, and is compliant with CubeSat design specifications. The structures are compatible with AAC Clyde Space PHOTON solar panels and are available in 3U and 6U configurations on the current catalog page, with other form factors (1U, 2U, 12U) available on request per AAC Clyde Space’s modular, scalable design philosophy.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
