M6P Nanosatellite Bus
NanoAvionics
The M6P is a 6U CubeSat nanosatellite bus offered in Light, Mid, and Max configurations, providing ample payload mass and performance for single-satellite missions or constellations.
Typed specifications34 values
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- Mass
- 16 kg product page
- Data interface
- CAN 1 x CAN (all configurations) · datasheet p.8 I2C 2 x I2C (all configurations) | other GTP (listed among payload controller communication protocols) | Ethernet Light (PC1.5): 1 x 100BASE-TX (optional switch up to 4); Mid/… | RS-485 Light (PC1.5): on request instead of RS-422 +5
- Form factor
- 6U M6P platform is a 6U nanosatellite form factor spacecraft · datasheet p.4
- Max payload mass
- 7.5 kg max · product page
- Power available to payload
- 12.5 W product page
- Regulated voltages for the payload
- 3.3 V nom. · EPS OUT 6 fixed 3.3 V for Light Specification (LS) · datasheet p.10 3.3–12 V 4 DC/DC converters configurable 3.3-12 V on EPS OCE OUT12-OUT… | 12–28 V EPS HVE OUT 2 configurable 12-28 V, up to 5 A and 70 W; when … | 5 V nom. · EPS OUT 6 fixed 5 V, max 15 W; text: 5.0 V for Max and Mid Sp…
- Unregulated bus for the payload
- 7–8.3 V VBAT 7.0-8.3 V (no load): EPS OUT 10 high power, up to 10 A a… · datasheet p.10
- Pointing accuracy
- 0.04 ° product page
- Propulsion
- optional Propulsion is optional in all configurations (Light, Mid, Max) · datasheet p.4
- Radio band
- X high-speed X-band data downlink (X-band transmitter in Mid an… · datasheet p.4
- Subsystems included
- ADCS AOCS: coarse determination in Light and Mid, precise determin… · datasheet p.4 battery channels OUT10 and OUT11 are connected to the battery (VBAT) | EPS EPS supplies payload power; output channel expander (OCE) and… | thermal control passive thermal control: insulation, radiative surfaces, heat… | other Payload Controller: PC 1.5 in Light configuration, PC 2.3 in … +1
- Max satellite wet mass
- 16 kg Max s/c mass · product page
- Payload board format
- PC/104 PC104 hole pattern with M3 interfaces used by default for pay… · datasheet p.4
- Payload mounting
- By default, PC104 hole pattern with M3 interfaces is used for payload mounting; different kinds of mounting can also be employed; payload can be mounted in various orientations within the provided envelope datasheet p.4
- Connector
- Molex Pico-Lock (EPS payload power output channels) datasheet p.10
- Satellite class
- nanosat 1-10 kg printed: "6U nanosatellite form factor spacecraft" (no mass s… · datasheet p.4
- Form factor, U (number)
- 6 U 6U nanosatellite form factor · datasheet p.4
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- Form factor
- 6U CubeSat
- Max s/c mass
- 16 kg
- Payload power (Light/Mid/Max)
- 17.5 / 14.5 / 12.5 W
- Payload mass
- up to 7.5 kg
- Downlink (Mid/Max)
- 80 Mbps
- Pointing accuracy (Max, AKE)
- 0.04°
About
The M6P nanosatellite bus from NanoAvionics is a high-performance, reliable, and versatile 6U CubeSat system. It is designed to unlock new capabilities for commercial Earth observation and communication applications, governments, national security, and space science. The M6P comes in Light, Mid, and Max configurations, offering flexibility for various mission requirements and providing ample payload mass and performance for both single-satellite missions and constellations. It boasts industry-leading flight heritage in Earth observation, remote sensing, 5G IoT communications, and other technology and commercial demonstrations. The bus features pre-configured onboard systems built on CubeSat design specifications and a CubeSat structure, which facilitates quick and easy integration, allowing users to focus on their payload performance. With robust components, radiation testing, and quality assurance, the M6P ensures mission reliability in low Earth orbit. NanoAvionics also provides additional services such as radio frequency licensing, launch procurement through leading launch service providers, and in-orbit operations via their 24/7 mission operation center and partners’ global ground station networks.
Documentation
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