HARDWARE / PRODUCTAdded 25 Aug 2026

AX-12

HEX20
AX-12

The AX-12 is a 12U satellite platform optimized for general-purpose missions with balanced power and payload capacity.

Typed specifications14 values

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Mass
12 kg
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Envelope (L×W×H)
226.3 mm * 226.3 mm * 226.3 mm
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Power consumption
48 W
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Data interface
CAN
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Max payload mass
12 kg
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Payload volume, U
6 U
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Power available to payload
48 W
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Onboard storage for payload data
64 GB
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Radio band
UHF
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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Structural Dimensions
226.3 mm * 226.3 mm * 226.3 mm
Communication
UHF, X-Band, K-Band
Interfaces
UART, RS232, RS422, SPI, CAN
Data Storage
64 GB
Available Payload Mass
12KG
OBC
SMARTFUSION2, ARM CORTEX M3 / POLARFIRE
OBC Power Buses
3.3 V, 5 V, CUSTOMIZABLE 6–12 V + BATTERY
Raw Payload Volume
6U
Payload Power
48 W
Telemetry Data Rate (UHF)
2.4-19.2 KBPS (GFSK/GMSK MODULATION SCHEME)
Telemetry Data Rate (S-Band)
UPTO 10MBPS (BPSK,QPSK,OQPSK)
Telemetry Data Rate (X-Band)
UPTO 200 MBPS (GMSK,BPSK,QPSK,8-PSK,16-APSK)

About

The HEX20 AX-12 is a 12U satellite platform designed for a wide range of general-purpose missions. It offers a balanced combination of power and payload capacity, making it suitable for various applications. The structural dimensions of the AX-12 are 226.3mm * 226.3mm * 226.3mm. For communication, it supports UHF, X-Band, and K-Band. The platform provides multiple interfaces including UART, RS232, RS422, SPI, and CAN. It comes with 64GB of data storage and can accommodate an available payload mass of up to 12KG. The On-Board Computer (OBC) options include SMARTFUSION2 and ARM CORTEX M3 / POLARFIRE. Power buses available are 3.3V, 5V, and a customizable 6–12V, along with battery support. It offers a raw payload volume of 6U and provides 48W of payload power. Telemetry data rates vary depending on the band, ranging from 2.4-19.2 KBPS (UHF with GFSK/GMSK modulation) up to 10MBPS (S-Band with BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK), up to 200 MBPS (X-Band with GMSK, BPSK, QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK), and up to 250MBPS (K-Band with QPSK, 8-PSK, 16-APSK, 32-APSK).

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: hex20.space ↗

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