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Deployer 16U

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Takes spacecraft up to 40 kg · Micro class (FAA) what this means
Deployer 16U

The Deployer 16U is designed for the deployment of a single 16U-class spacecraft, compatible with various launch vehicles including Angara, Soyuz/Fregat, PSLV, and Start-1M.

Typed specifications37 values · 36 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
12 kg ✓ manufacturer
datasheet p.1
Envelope (L×W×H)
600 × 290 × 299 mm ✓ manufacturer
product page
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 °C ✓ manufacturer
min · datasheet p.1 60 °C max✓ manufacturer
TRL
7 ✓ manufacturer
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Lead time
6–9 months ✓ manufacturer
indicative · manufacturer
Export status
ITAR-free ✓ manufacturer
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Deployer type
tube (P-POD type) ✓ 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
226.3 x 226.3 x 454 ✓ manufacturer
16U · manufacturer
Rail and interface standard
CDS rev.14 ✓ manufacturer
manufacturer
Tuna-can volume (diameter × height)
80 х 40 ✓ manufacturer
16U · manufacturer
Tip-off rate
2 °/s ✓ manufacturer
datasheet p.0
Launch vehicle interface
M6, 8 bolt ✓ manufacturer
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Release command type
voltage pulse ✓ manufacturer
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Release actuator voltage
28 V ✓ manufacturer
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Command pulse duration
200 ms ✓ manufacturer
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Flight heritage
Angara-A5 launch vehicle (2024 launch) ✓ manufacturer
datasheet p.3
Satellite class
CubeSat ✓ manufacturer
datasheet p.0
Missions flown
0 ✓ manufacturer
manufacturer
Quasi-static load
10 g ✓ manufacturer
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Release current
2 A ✓ manufacturer
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Allowed protrusion beyond the rails
6.5 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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As published by the supplier8 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Dimensions (L×W×H)
600 × 290 × 299 mm
Mass
12 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
Payload
1 × CubeSat 16U

About

The KosmoLab Deployer 16U is engineered for the precise and reliable deployment of a single 16U-class spacecraft. This deployer is compatible with a range of prominent launch vehicles such as Angara, Soyuz/Fregat, PSLV, and Start-1M, ensuring broad mission applicability. KosmoLab offers customization options to tailor the deployer to the specific requirements of your spacecraft, providing flexibility for diverse mission profiles. Key specifications include compact dimensions of 600 × 290 × 299 mm and a mass of 12 kg. It can accommodate a maximum satellite mass of 40 kg, with a rapid separation time of less than or equal to 1 second. The separation velocity ranges from 0.5 to 2.0 m/s, and the angular separation velocity is maintained at less than or equal to 2 °/s. The deployer is designed to operate effectively across a wide temperature range, from −60°C to +60°C.

Documentation

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