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.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Power
- 1.2 W
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- 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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