Deployer 12U
KOSMOLAB Launch Services
The Deployer 12U is a CubeSat deployer designed for the deployment of a single 12U-class spacecraft. It is compatible with various launch vehicles and offers customization options.
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- Capacity
- 12 U ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Mass
- 8.5 kg ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 480 × 290 × 299 mm ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Max payload mass
- 26 kg ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Separation velocity
- 0.5 m/s ✓ manufacturer min · datasheet p.1 2 m/s max✓ manufacturer
- Actuator
- spring ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Operating temperature
- -60 °C ✓ manufacturer min · datasheet p.1 60 °C max✓ manufacturer
- TRL
- 9 ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Lead time
- 6–9 months ✓ manufacturer indicative · manufacturer
- Export status
- ITAR-free ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Deployer type
- tube (P-POD type) ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Accepted satellite form factors
- 12U ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1 12U 12U✓ manufacturer
- Satellites per form factor
- 1 ✓ manufacturer 12U · datasheet p.1
- Max mass per satellite
- 26 kg ✓ manufacturer 12U · datasheet p.1
- Max satellite envelope
- 100 х 100 х 340,5 ✓ manufacturer manufacturer 226.3 x 226.3 x 340.5 12U✓ manufacturer
- Rail and interface standard
- CDS rev.14 ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Tuna-can volume (diameter × height)
- 80 х 40 ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Tip-off rate
- 2 °/s ✓ manufacturer max · datasheet p.1
- Launch vehicle interface
- M6, 8 bolt ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Release command type
- voltage pulse ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Release actuator voltage
- 28 V ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Command pulse duration
- 200 ms ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Flight heritage
- flight-qualified as part of the Angara-A5 launch vehicle (2024 launch) ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.3
- Satellite class
- CubeSat ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.1
- Missions flown
- 1 ✓ manufacturer datasheet p.3
- Quasi-static load
- 10 g ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Release current
- 2 A ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Allowed protrusion beyond the rails
- 6.5 mm ✓ manufacturer manufacturer
- Launch vehicles
- Angara ✓ manufacturer manufacturer Soyuz-2.1v Soyuz-2.1v✓ manufacturer | Soyuz-2✓ manufacturer | PSLV✓ manufacturer | Start-1M✓ manufacturer
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- Dimensions (L×W×H)
- 480 × 290 × 299 mm
- Mass
- 8,5 kg
- Max. satellite mass
- 26 kg
- Separation time
- ≤ 1 s
- Separation velocity
- 0.5 – 2.0 m/s
- Angular separation velocity
- ≤ 2 °/s
- Operating temperature
- −60°C to +60°C
- Payload
- 1 × CubeSat 12U
About
The Deployer 12U is a specialized CubeSat deployer engineered for the precise and reliable deployment of a single 12U-class spacecraft. This deployer is designed to be compatible with a range of prominent launch vehicles, including Angara, Soyuz/Fregat, PSLV, and Start-1M, ensuring broad applicability for various missions. Manufacturers can also request customization to tailor the deployer to specific spacecraft requirements, enhancing its versatility. Key performance metrics include a rapid separation time of less than or equal to 1 second, a separation velocity ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 meters per second, and a controlled angular separation velocity of less than or equal to 2 degrees per second. The deployer is built to withstand the harsh conditions of space, operating effectively within a temperature range of -60°C to +60°C. Its robust design and customizable features make it a suitable solution for CubeSat missions requiring reliable deployment mechanisms.
Documentation
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