Deployer 16U LIGHT EXT
KOSMOLAB Launch Services
The Deployer 16U LIGHT EXT is a deployment system designed for 16U-class CubeSats, featuring an extended accommodation zone and compatibility with various launch vehicles.
Typed specifications36 values · 35 confirmed by the manufacturer
Discloses 17 of 17 fields engineers filter by in this category (category median 3). ✓ Manufacturer-confirmed data · 2026-09
- Capacity
- 16 U ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Mass
- 9 kg ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 600 × 290 × 299 mm ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Max payload mass
- 40 kg ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Separation velocity
- 2 m/s ✓ manufacturer max · product page 0.5–2 m/s✓ manufacturer
- Actuator
- spring ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Operating temperature
- -60–60 °C ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- TRL
- 7 ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Lead time
- 6–9 months ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Export status
- ITAR-free ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Deployer type
- multi-slot dispenser ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.0
- Accepted satellite form factors
- 16U ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.0 16U 16U✓ manufacturer
- Satellites per form factor
- 1 ✓ manufacturer 16U · datasheet p.0
- Max mass per satellite
- 40 kg ✓ manufacturer 16U · datasheet p.0
- Max satellite envelope
- 305,3 x 305,3 x 454 ✓ manufacturer 16U · manufacturer
- Rail and interface standard
- CDS rev.14 ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Tuna-can volume (diameter × height)
- 280 x 70 ✓ manufacturer 16U · manufacturer
- Tip-off rate
- 2 °/s ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.0
- Launch vehicle interface
- M6, 8 bolt ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Release command type
- voltage pulse ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Release actuator voltage
- 28 V ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Command pulse duration
- 200 ms ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Flight heritage
- TPK SERIES deployer have been flight-qualified as part of the Angara-A5 launch vehicle (2024 launch). All satellites were successfully deployed into target orbits. ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.3
- Satellite class
- CubeSat ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.0
- Missions flown
- 1 ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.0
- Quasi-static load
- 10 g ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Release current
- 2 A ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Allowed protrusion beyond the rails
- 39 mm ✓ manufacturer 16U · manufacturer
- Launch vehicles
- Angara ✓ manufacturer manufacturer Soyuz-2.1v Soyuz-2.1v✓ manufacturer | Soyuz-2✓ manufacturer | PSLV✓ manufacturer | Start-1M✓ manufacturer
- Indicative price
- 6 000 000 EUR min · datasheet p.1
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- Dimensions (L×W×H)
- 600 × 290 × 299 mm
- Mass
- 9 kg
- Max. satellite mass
- 40 kg
- Separation time
- ≤ 1 s
- Separation velocity
- 0.5 – 2.0 m/s
- Angular separation velocity
- ≤ 2 °/s
- Operating temperature
- −60°C to +60°C
About
The Deployer 16U LIGHT EXT is a specialized deployment system from KosmoLab, configured for 16U CubeSats with an extended accommodation zone. This system is compatible with a range of launch vehicles, including Angara/Orion, Soyuz/Fregat, PSLV, and Start-1M. It boasts compact dimensions of 600 × 290 × 299 mm and a mass of 9 kg, capable of deploying satellites up to 40 kg. The deployer ensures a rapid separation time of less than 1 second, with a separation velocity ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 m/s and an angular separation velocity of less than 2 °/s. It is designed to operate effectively across a wide temperature range, from -60°C to +60°C, making it suitable for various space environments.
Documentation
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