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Standard Small Satellite Buses (6U, 8U, 12U, 16U CubeSats and Microsatellites)

NanoAvionics
Standard Small Satellite Buses (6U, 8U, 12U, 16U CubeSats and Microsatellites)

Kongsberg NanoAvionics offers a range of standard flight-proven CubeSats (6U, 8U, 12U, 16U) and microsatellite platforms, each available in Light, Mid, and Max configurations.

Typed specifications6 values

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Form factor
6U
from product name · product page 8U from product name  |  12U from product name  |  16U from product name
Flight heritage
60+ satellites launched, 300+ in production (per nanoavionics.com)
product page
Satellite class
microsat 10-100 kg
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As published by the supplier4 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Class
Microsatellite bus (high-power)
Gross mass
Up to 200 kg kg
Power
Deployable solar arrays
Flight heritage
60+ satellites launched, 300+ in production (per nanoavionics.com)

About

Kongsberg NanoAvionics provides a comprehensive range of standard flight-proven small satellite buses designed to meet diverse mission requirements. This offering includes CubeSats in 6U, 8U, 12U, and 16U sizes, as well as three standard microsatellite platforms capable of supporting a gross satellite weight of up to 200 kilograms. Each standard CubeSat and microsatellite bus is available in three distinct configurations: Light, Mid, and Max. This tiered configuration approach allows for significant flexibility, enabling customers to select the most suitable platform to match their specific mission needs and budget. With a heritage of over 50 nanosatellites launched or delivered to customers, NanoAvionics emphasizes proven performance and reliability across its small satellite bus line. The modular design and configurable options aim to support a wide array of CubeSat and microsatellite missions.

Documentation

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