HARDWARE / PRODUCTUpdated 24 Jul 2026

SM12

NPC Spacemind
SM12

The SM12 is a 12U CubeSat structure designed for small satellite missions, offering configurable board stacks and compatibility with various solar panels.

Technical specifications

CUBESAT structure
12U
Deployment switches
Until 8
Board stacks
Configurable
Stack assembly
Horizontal and vertical
Measures (without KS)
340.5 x 226.3 x 226.3 mm
PCB stack assembly
Independent from the structure
Solar panel compatibility
SPM Solar Panels and multiple vendor panels
Compatibility
PC104 / PC104 PLUS
Structural integrity
Helicoil insert
Structure type
Standard
Included
Assembly screws
Stack assembly standard set
(3x) 4U
Optional
1U Intermediate Rings
Optional (2)
2U Intermediate Rings
Optional (3)
4U Intermediate Rings
Kill switches
Until 4 Stand-off Kill Switches + Until 4 Rail Switches

About

The SM12 is a 12U CubeSat structure featuring a robust design suitable for small satellite applications. It includes support for up to 8 deployment switches and offers configurable board stacks, allowing for both horizontal and vertical stack assembly. The structure’s design ensures that the PCB stack assembly is independent from the main structure. It is compatible with SPM Solar Panels and a wide range of other vendor panels, enhancing its versatility. The SM12 also boasts PC104 and PC104 PLUS compatibility, making it suitable for various COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) components. For structural integrity, it incorporates Helicoil inserts. The product comes as a standard structure with assembly screws and includes three 4U stack assembly standard sets. Optional 1U, 2U, and 4U intermediate rings are available for further customization. It can accommodate up to 4 stand-off kill switches and up to 4 rail switches.

Documentation

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Source: www.npcspacemind.com ↗

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