XO-BUS
Exobotics
XO-BUS is a range of modular nano-satellite platforms from 1U to 27U, designed for rapid deployment of various applications in space with a payload-agnostic approach.
Typed specifications67 values
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- Mass
- 9 kg max · 12U, bus mass (max) · datasheet p.2 11 kg max · 16U, bus mass (max) | 19 kg max · 27U, bus mass (max) | 2.2 kg max · 3U, bus mass (max) | 8 kg max · 6U, bus mass (max)
- Data interface
- CAN payload interfaces · datasheet p.2 RS-422 payload interfaces | RS-485 payload interfaces | UART payload interfaces | I2C payload interfaces
- Lead time
- 12 months max · "delivered in 12 months or less" · datasheet p.2
- Form factor
- 3U datasheet p.2 1U "Platforms are available from 1U to 27U"; no 1U column in the… | 6U | 12U | 16U +1
- Orbit
- LEO "LEO & beyond architectures" · datasheet p.2
- Max payload mass
- 15 kg max · 12U · datasheet p.2 21 kg max · 16U | 35 kg max · 27U | 3.8 kg max · 3U | 4 kg max · 6U
- Payload volume, U
- 8.5 U max · 12U · datasheet p.2 12 U max · 16U | 18 U max · 27U | 1.5 U max · 3U | 3 U max · 6U
- Power available to payload
- 100 W max · 12U, payload power (max) · datasheet p.2 200 W max · 16U, payload power (max) | 300 W max · 27U, payload power (max) | 25 W max · 3U, payload power (max) | 50 W max · 6U, payload power (max)
- Regulated voltages for the payload
- 3.3 V EPS distribution 3V3, 5V, 12V & Custom (all sizes) · datasheet p.2 5 V EPS distribution 3V3, 5V, 12V & Custom (all sizes) | 12 V EPS distribution 3V3, 5V, 12V & Custom (all sizes)
- Power generation (orbit average)
- 19.6 W max · 12U, static array power (max) · datasheet p.2 25.3 W max · 16U, static array power (max) | 31.1 W max · 27U, static array power (max) | 11.4 W max · 3U, static array power (max) | 19.6 W max · 6U, static array power (max)
- Battery capacity
- 225 Wh max · 12U · datasheet p.2 300 Wh max · 16U | 450 Wh max · 27U | 75 Wh max · 3U | 150 Wh max · 6U
- Pointing accuracy
- 0.1 ° 6U-27U · datasheet p.2 5 ° max · 3U, < 5°
- Attitude knowledge
- 2 ° 3U · datasheet p.2 0.05 ° 6U-27U
- Propulsion
- optional propulsion marked X in the PAYLOAD options list · datasheet p.2
- Payload data downlink rate
- 120 000 kbps payload radio X-band, 6U-27U (optional for 3U) · datasheet p.2
- Radio band
- X payload radio X-band 120 Mbps (6U-27U; optional for 3U) · datasheet p.2 S TMTC radio S-band, 90 kbps, omni directional
- Subsystems included
- battery datasheet p.2 EPS EPS distribution 3V3, 5V, 12V & custom | other extras: engineering support 15h included; environmental testi… | GNSS receiver GPS as standard; position & velocity accuracy < 5 m & 0.1 m/s | ground segment optional +4
- Deployables (as printed)
- Deployable panels (marked X in the PAYLOAD options list) datasheet p.2
- Flight heritage
- Yes product page
- Satellite class
- nanosat 1-10 kg "Next Generation 1 - 27U Nanosatellite Buses" · datasheet p.1 CubeSat CubeSat compatible; "fully CubeSat compatible"
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- Modular platforms
- from 1U to 27U
- Integrated flight software
- Yes
- Flight heritage
- Yes
- Compatibility
- CubeSat compatible
- Support packages
- Engineering support, Environmental testing, Flat sat / payload integration (standard)
- Options
- Propulsion, deployable panels, custom payloads, imaging systems, AI/ML/edge platforms and more
- Extras
- Ground segment, operations, ground-support equipment, launch + integration and more
About
The XO-BUS is a series of nano-satellite platforms developed by Exobotics, designed for the rapid deployment of applications in space. It offers a payload-agnostic approach to space missions, ensuring tight supply chain control and guaranteed delivery within 12 months through a fast-track program. The platform incorporates the latest technology to support demanding payloads, providing industry-leading mass, volume, and power capabilities. Its architecture is built upon flight-proven avionics, radios, navigation, and ADCS as standard components. The XO-BUS range features modular platforms from 1U to 27U, integrated flight software, and is described as low-cost, reliable, and CubeSat compatible. It offers significant power, mass, and volume availability for various mission requirements. Exobotics provides comprehensive support packages including engineering support, environmental testing, and flat sat/payload integration as standard. Optional features include propulsion, deployable panels, custom payloads, imaging systems, AI/ML/edge platforms, and more. Additional extras cover ground segment, operations, ground-support equipment, and launch + integration services. The XO-BUS is designed to address common challenges in satellite development such as slow onboarding, lack of flexibility, poorly defined sub-systems, limited access to flat-sats for testing, insufficient documentation, and ground station compatibility issues. It is optimized for testing ideas in space and is offered to customers with varying levels of experience and team sizes.
Documentation
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