XB16 CubeSat Bus
Blue Canyon Technologies
16U CubeSat platform with 12U payload, +-0.002 degree pointing (3 axes, 2 trackers), LEO/GEO/deep space. Flown on NASA INCUS climate science constellation and DoD ISR missions.
Technical specifications
- Class
- 16U CubeSat
- Payload volume
- 12U (typical)
- Pointing accuracy
- +-0.002 deg (1 sigma), 3 axes, 2 trackers
- Units launched
- 2+
About
Blue Canyon Technologies XB16 is the largest XB-series CubeSat bus, maximizing payload volume with 12U while maintaining precision pointing. Flown on NASA Goddard climate science atmospheric missions and U.S. Department of Defense ISR constellation programs.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | 16U CubeSat |
| Available payload volume | 12U (typical) |
| Pointing accuracy | +-0.002 deg (1 sigma), 3 axes, 2 trackers |
| Orbit lifetime | LEO/GEO/Deep Space (over 5 years LEO) |
| Units launched | 2+ |
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
