NanoPower MSP
GomSpace
The NanoPower MSP (Modular Solar Panel System) is a versatile and reliable solar panel system designed for GomSpace satellites and compatible with various CubeSat structures.
Typed specifications26 values
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- Output power (BOL)
- 1.2 W per cell in LEO · datasheet p.5
- Cell efficiency
- 28–30 % "28-30% solar panel efficiency" (panel, as printed) · datasheet p.5
- Form factor (as printed)
- modular single/dual cell modules for sides A-D: A-1-1..A-7-1, B-4-1, B-4-4, B-8-2, C-4-1, D-4-1 datasheet p.7
- Supply voltage
- 3.1–3.5 V GSSB_VCC · datasheet p.27
- Operating temperature
- -55 °C product page
- Array configuration
- body-mounted panel modular solar panel system · datasheet p.4
- Fits satellite size
- 6U datasheet p.4 12U
- Cell type
- triple-junction GaAs AzurSpace 3G30A GaInP/GaAs/Ge; CESI CTJ-LC InGaP/GaAs/Ge · datasheet p.5
- Cell part number
- AzurSpace 3G30A datasheet p.5 CESI CTJ-LC
- Integrated devices
- temperature sensor external -55 to +175 C, internal -40 to +85 C in GSSB · datasheet p.8 coarse sun sensor one per solar cell module
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.4
- Substrate
- aluminium sheet aluminium plate 1.5 mm (A, C, D); B side backplate 3.0 mm · datasheet p.8
- Number of cells
- 16 B side plate · datasheet p.16 1–7 A side module, one to seven cells
- Cell area
- 30 cm² effective area per solar cell · datasheet p.5
- Integrated sensors (as printed)
- coarse sun sensor and external temperature sensor per module; internal temperature sensor in MSP-GSSB datasheet p.8 temperature sensor Each Solar Cell module | Coarse sun sensor, a detector for if in shadow or illuminated | coarse sun sensor Each Solar Cell module | Internal temperature sensor range is -40°C to +85°C +1
- Panel thickness
- 1.5 mm A, C and D side panels · datasheet p.8 3 mm B side panels
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As published by the supplier7 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
- Operational Temperature Range
- -55°C to 150°C
- Internal Temperature Sensor Range
- -40°C to +85°C
- External Temperature Sensor Range
- -55°C to +175°C
- Solar Cell Variants
- AzurSpace 3G30A and CESI CTJ-LC
- Solar Cell Effective Area
- 30 cm²
- Solar Panel Efficiency
- 28-30%
- Power per cell (LEO)
- Up to 1.2 W
About
GomSpace’s Modular Solar Panel System (MSP) is a modularly designed solar panel system primarily intended for use on GomSpace satellites. It is constructed from two main building blocks: a single cell PCB and a dual cell PCB, both equipped with solar cells. These PCBs can be combined in numerous configurations, offering a wide array of solar panel options suitable for CubeSats, including those not designed by GomSpace. This unique modular design allows for comprehensive satellite coverage with solar panels, optimizing energy production by seamlessly integrating with antennas and sensors. The NanoPower MSP is a trusted solution with a proven flight heritage across diverse space missions, demonstrating its reliability to satellite developers and operators globally. It is tailored to fit GomSpace standard 6U and 12U structures, ensuring straightforward integration, and can be purchased in various sizes and variations. The system operates effectively in temperatures ranging from -55°C to 150°C, features coarse sun sensors for accurate detection, and includes internal and external temperature sensors. It utilizes space-qualified triple junction solar cell assemblies (AzurSpace 3G30A and CESI CTJ-LC) with an effective area of 30 cm² per cell, achieving an impressive 28-30% solar panel efficiency and up to 1.2 W per cell in Low Earth Orbit (LEO), complete with cover glass for protection.
Documentation
- gs-ds-nanopower-msp_1016340_32.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
- ProductChangeNotice_MSP_DSP.pdf PDF source: gomspace.com ↗
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