DROP-03 3U Deployable Solar panel
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The DROP-03 is a deployable solar panel system designed for 3U and 6U CubeSats, offering a total power output of up to 22.5W with options for backstring and body-mounted cells.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Power
- 7.5 W
- TRL
- 9
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Deployable elements
- 1
- Deployment configuration
- 135°/90°
- Front side power
- 7.5 W
- Backstring option
- +7.5 W
- Body mounted option
- +7.5 W
- Total power
- 22.5 W
- Peak platform power
- 22.5 W
- Oc voltage
- 15.6 V
- Suggested for
- 3U/6U
- Deployment system
- Dual redundant
About
The DROP-03 is a deployable solar panel system engineered for 3U and 6U CubeSats. It features one deployable element with a deployment configuration of 135°/90°. The front side of the panel provides 7.5W of power. Additional power options include a backstring option, which adds another 7.5W, and a body-mounted option, contributing an extra 7.5W, bringing the total power to 22.5W. The peak platform power is also stated as 22.5W. The open-circuit voltage (OC Voltage) is 15.6V. The deployment system is dual redundant, ensuring reliable operation. This system is suggested for use with 3U and 6U CubeSat platforms.
Documentation
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