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SPECTRA-L40

Hemeria
SPECTRA-L40

The SPECTRA-L40 is a nanosatellite platform designed for low-data-rate telecommunication networks, optimized for constellations with efficient power generation across various orbits.

Key figurescomparable across the catalogue

Payload capacity
20 kg
Thrust
0 N

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As published by the supplier

Taille de la plateforme
220x230x500 mm
Masse de la plateforme
20 kg
Masse max. de la charge utile
20 kg
Volume max. de la charge utile
220 × 230 × 400 mm + 7U internes
Capacité énergétique de la batterie
216 Wh
Puissance de la charge utile (EOL @ 600 km SSO) - 10h30
40 W (moy.)
Puissance de la charge utile (EOL @ 600 km SSO) - 6h00-18h00
65 W (moy.)
Puissance de la charge utile (EOL @ 600 km SSO) - pointe
200 W
Interfaces de données et d'alimentation
LVDS, LVTTL, RS 485/422, CAN, SpW Option : SPI, l2C Régulé : 5 V, Non régulé : 15-17V Option : 3,3 V - 12 V - 28 V Toutes les lignes protégées par LCLs
Débit sur la liaison montante
64 kbps (S-band)
Débit sur la liaison descendante
1 000 kbps (S-band) X-Band (option) - 230-310 Mbps
Delta-v
80 m/s - 150 m/s (option)
Poussée
>300 µN
Erreur de précision de position
4 m
Erreur de précision du mouvement
3 cm/s
Exactitude temporelle
100 ns
Erreur de pointage de l’attitude
0,7° @3sigma 0,09° @3sigma (Option)
Erreur de connaissance de l’attitude
0,7° @3sigma 0,085° @3sigma (Option)
Stockage des données pour la charge utile
28 Go (de base) + 32 Go (option)
Durée de vie de la mission
5 ans 8 ans (option)
Modes de pointage scao
Géocentrique / Soleil · Options : Cible / Inertiel / Polynôme / Depuis la charge utile

About

The HEMERIA SPECTRA-L40 is a nanosatellite platform specifically engineered for building low-data-rate telecommunication networks from space. These satellites are designed to deliver a very high level of performance over a lifespan of more than 5 years. With efficient energy production capabilities across different orbits, the SPECTRA-L40 platforms are optimized for constellation deployments. The platform supports a maximum payload mass of 20 kg and a maximum payload volume of 220 × 230 × 400 mm plus 7U internal space. It features a battery capacity of 216 Wh and can provide an average payload power of 40 W (10H30) or 65 W (6H00-18H00), with a peak power of 200W. Data and power interfaces include LVDS, LVTTL, RS 485/422, CAN, SpW (Option: SPI, I2C), with regulated 5V and unregulated 15-17V, and optional 3.3V, 12V, 28V, all lines protected by LCLs. Communication capabilities include an S-band uplink of 64 kbps and an S-band downlink of 1,000 kbps, with an X-Band option offering 230-310 Mbps. The platform offers a Delta-V of 80 m/s (150 m/s option) and a thrust greater than 300 µN. Attitude determination and control features include a position accuracy error of 4 m, movement accuracy error of 3 cm/s, temporal accuracy of 100 ns, attitude pointing error of 0.7° @3sigma (0.09° @3sigma option), and attitude knowledge error of 0.7° @3sigma (0.085° @3sigma option). Data storage for the payload is 28 GB (basic) with an optional 32 GB. The mission life is 5 years, with an 8-year option. SCAO pointing modes include Geocentric and Sun, with options for Target, Inertial, Polynomial, and Payload-derived pointing.

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