Solar Arrays
Blue Canyon Technologies
Blue Canyon Technologies offers flight-proven, high-efficiency solar arrays for various satellite platforms, providing reliable power for onboard systems.
Typed specifications54 values
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- Output power (BOL)
- 222 W ESPA-Class Venus Solar Array, 222 W or 444 W · datasheet p.1 27 W min · 3U double panel array, at 60 C/BOL | 48 W min · 6U/12U, at 60 C/BOL | 222 W min · microsatellite, at 60 C/BOL | 600 W min · minisatellite, at 60 C/BOL +7
- Cell efficiency
- 30 % industry-leading 30 percent efficient solar cells · datasheet p.1
- Form factor (as printed)
- 27 – 34 W product page 14.9 VDC | 48 – 118 W | 17 or 34.1 VDC
- Supply voltage
- 15 V nom. · array voltage, 3U · datasheet p.2 36.2 V | 17.5 V nom. · array voltage, 6U/12U (17.5 or 35 VDC) | 37 V nom. · array voltage, microsatellite | 39 V nom. · array voltage, minisatellite +2
- Power consumption
- 27–34 W product page 48–118 W | 222–444 W | 588–1 175 W
- TRL
- 9 TRL-9 flight heritage · datasheet p.2
- Fits satellite size
- 3U datasheet p.2 6U | 12U
- Cell type
- other multi-junction Industry-leading · datasheet p.2
- Open-circuit voltage at the panel output (Voc)
- 15 V 3U · datasheet p.2 17.5 V 6U/12U | 37 V Microsatellite | 39 V Minisatellite | 35 V 6U/12U
- Flight heritage
- Proven product page
- Satellite class
- ESPA-class ESPA-Class Venus Solar Array · datasheet p.1 microsat 10-100 kg MICROSATELLITE column | CubeSat release mechanism options for CubeSats; 3U and 6U/12U arrays | CubeSat | CubeSat +2
- Substrate
- other carbon fiber substrates / carbon fiber structures · datasheet p.1
- End-of-life power
- 27 W datasheet p.2 48 W | 54 W | 222 W | 600 W
- Hold-down and release
- frangibolt (SMA) Frangibolt release mechanisms for minisatellites · datasheet p.2 other linear, rotary and micro release mechanisms options for CubeSats
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As published by the supplier10 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- 3u solar array power
- 27 – 34 W
- 3u array voltage, vmp
- 14.9 VDC
- 6u/12u solar array power
- 48 – 118 W
- 6u/12u array voltage, vmp
- 17 or 34.1 VDC
- Espa-class microsatellite solar array power
- 222 – 444 W
- Espa-class microsatellite array voltage, vmp
- 36.2 VDC
- Espa-g-class minisatellite solar array power
- 588 – 1175 W
- Espa-g-class minisatellite array voltage, vmp
- 38.4 VDC
- Flight heritage
- Proven
- Manufactured
- 310
About
Blue Canyon Technologies’ solar arrays are designed to ensure the reliability and functionality of onboard systems for a range of spacecraft, from CubeSats to ESPA-class microsatellites. These high-efficiency arrays are flight-proven and offer various configuration options, including linear, rotary, and micro release mechanisms. They are constructed with carbon fiber and honeycomb structures to provide robust power solutions for diverse missions. The arrays are designed to pair seamlessly with guidance, navigation, and control systems for maximum performance. They are available in configurations suitable for 3U CubeSats, 6U/12U CubeSats, ESPA-Class Microsatellites, and ESPA-G-Class Minisatellites, offering a wide range of power outputs and array voltages.
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