SMPOD16-C
NPC Spacemind
SMPOD16-C is a configurable CubeSat deployer capable of hosting up to 4 CubeSats in standard and XL dimensions, featuring redundant fail-safe actuation and telemetry feedback for reliable in-orbit deployment.
Technical specifications
- Robustness
- Payload firmly secured inside the deployer to prevent rattling during launch
- Actuation safety
- Redundant fail-safe NEA actuation system
- Telemetry feedback
- Redundant feedback system for deployment confirmation signals
- Integration
- Smooth integration and quick resetting
- Clearances
- Widest clearances on the market
- Materials
- Aluminum and carbon fiber for optimized weight
- Launcher compatibility
- Compliance with most of the launchers
- Configurability
- Up to 4 CubeSats hosted in a single deployer with standard and XL dimensions
- Clamping
- Each CubeSat securely clamped with up to 3 rails
- Accessibility
- Integrated payload accessible up to the launch site
- Integration support
- Each payload integrated with a dedicated sledge
About
The SMPOD16-C is a CubeSat deployer designed to securely house and release satellite payloads during launch. Payloads are firmly secured inside the deployer to prevent rattling during launch, and the system uses a redundant fail-safe NEA (Non-Explosive Actuator) actuation system for safe deployment. A redundant feedback system provides telemetry signals confirming successful deployment. The deployer is designed for smooth integration and quick resetting, enabling fast and easy handling during pre-launch operations. It offers some of the widest clearances on the market, and is built from aluminum and carbon fiber to optimize weight while maintaining structural robustness. The SMPOD16-C is compliant with most launch vehicles on the market. It is highly configurable, capable of hosting up to 4 CubeSats in a single deployer using both standard and XL dimensions. Each CubeSat is securely clamped using up to 3 rails for robust retention during launch loads. The already-integrated payload remains accessible up to the launch site, and each payload is integrated with a dedicated sledge to support secure handling and integration support throughout pre-launch processing.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.