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8U Platform Kit

GomSpace
8U Platform Kit

The GomSpace 8U Platform Kit is a scalable satellite solution designed to accelerate space missions by providing a ready-to-assemble platform with up to 5U dedicated for mission-specific payloads.

Typed specifications11 values

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Mass
6.5 kg
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Envelope (L×W×H)
8U
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Data interface
SpaceWire
product page CAN  |  RS-422  |  I2C
Form factor
8U
from product name · product page
Payload volume, U
5 U
max · product page
Unregulated bus for the payload
24–32 V
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Power generation (orbit average)
100 W
peak · product page
Battery capacity
77 Wh
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As published by the supplier10 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Dimensions
8U
Peak input power
~100 W
Peak output power
~300 W
Battery capacity
From 77 Wh
Ground data rates (Uplink)
7.5 Mbps
Ground data rates (Downlink)
225 Mbps
Platform mass
~6.5 kg
Payload volume
Up to 5U
Payload interfaces
CAN, SpaceWire, RS422, I2C
Power bus
3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V, 18 V, unregulated battery (24-32V)

About

The GomSpace 8U Platform Kit is a comprehensive solution aimed at reducing time to launch and mitigating project risk without compromising performance. It is built upon GomSpace’s portfolio of standard, reliable components, allowing users to integrate their own mission-specific payloads. The kit is designed with flexibility in mind to accommodate a wide range of different payload applications, offering up to 5U of dedicated space for mission-specific purposes. The platform’s architecture is scalable from 6U to 16U, utilizing the same trusted subsystems that GomSpace employs in its own flights, while adapting the structure to fit various mission sizes. This kit is presented as a lower-risk and faster way for commercial, academic, and government entities to access space, particularly suitable for missions requiring more capability and payload space. It supports both new users with limited experience in space missions and veteran system integrators seeking a high-performance, customizable system. The 8U Platform Kit is delivered as a ‘box of components’ along with comprehensive documentation and instructions, enabling assembly into a ‘ready-to-fly’ state. Users simply need to add their mission-specific payload.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: gomspace.com ↗

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