XB3 CubeSat Bus
Blue Canyon Technologies
3U CubeSat platform with 1.5U payload, +-0.003 degree pointing accuracy (2-axis, 1 tracker), LEO/GEO/deep space capable. 18 units launched. Used on NASA TROPICS and MIT CLICK missions.
Technical specifications
- Class
- 3U CubeSat
- Payload volume
- 1.5U (typical)
- Pointing accuracy
- +-0.003 deg (1 sigma), 2 axes
- Units launched
- 18+
About
Blue Canyon Technologies XB3 is a flight-proven 3U CubeSat bus providing high-accuracy attitude control at the smallest CubeSat scale. Flown on NASA TROPICS weather-sensing constellation, MIT CLICK optical crosslink demonstration, and formation-flying programs. Compatible with LEO, GEO, and deep space orbits.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | 3U CubeSat |
| Available payload volume | 1.5U (typical) |
| Pointing accuracy | +-0.003 deg (1 sigma), 2 axes, 1 tracker |
| Orbit lifetime | LEO/GEO/Deep Space (over 5 years LEO) |
| Units launched | 18+ |
Documentation
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