DROP-16 8U/16U Deployable Solar panel
2NDSpace Srl
The DROP-16 is a deployable solar panel system designed for 8U/16U CubeSats, offering customizable power configurations and a dual redundant deployment system.
Technical specifications
- Suggested for
- 8U/16U
- Deployment System
- Dual redundant
- Deployment Configuration
- 135°/90°
- OC Voltage
- 24.3 V
- N° of deployable Elements
- 1
- Back-string Option
- Yes
- Front Side Peak Power
- 25 W
- Body Mounted Option
- +25 W
- Total Available Power
- 75 W
- Panel Voc
- 26 V
- Peak PWR Voltage
- 24.3 V
- Peak Current
- 1.0-2.00 A
- Protection Loss
- <0.1 W
About
The DROP-16 deployable solar panel system from 2NDSpace Srl is available in various configurations, including DROP-16, DROP-16X, and DROP-16XL, differing in the number of deployable elements. It features a dual redundant deployment system and redundant power lines for enhanced reliability. The system is ECSS compliant and offers customizable layout options, including string positioning and multiple voltage options. Integrated photodiodes and thermal sensors are standard, with add-on options like magnetorquers, umbilical & RBF, and custom sensors. The DROP-16 is suggested for 8U/16U CubeSats and boasts proven performance in space.
Documentation
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