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3U platform

Orbital Systems
3U platform

The 3U platform is a CubeSat platform designed to offer a balance of low mass and sufficient volume for various mission payloads, featuring a precision attitude control system.

Typed specifications13 values

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Mass
1 kg
product page 1.5 kg
Envelope (L×W×H)
340×100×100 mm
product page
Power consumption
50 W
product page 1.8 W
Data interface
CAN
product page I2C  |  SPI  |  UART
Form factor
3U
from product name · product page
Regulated voltages for the payload
3.3 V
product page 5 V
Flight heritage
Since 2019
product page

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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Pu volume
1.5U
Peak consumption (PU)
50 W
Maximum mass (PU)
1 kg
Interfaces
I2C, UART, CAN, SPI
Power channels
3.3 V, 5 V, VBAT
Dimensions
340×100×100 mm
Platform mass
1.5 kg
System consumption
1.8 W
Onboard memory
4 Gb
Communication modules
S/VHF/UHF
Active service life
2 years
Flight heritage
Since 2019

About

The 3U platform is a satellite platform that provides an optimal combination of low mass and adequate volume, making it suitable for accommodating a variety of mission payloads. It is equipped with a precision attitude control system, which is capable of maintaining full platform radio operations. This platform is designed for CubeSat missions, offering a compact yet versatile solution for space-based applications.

Documentation

No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.

Source: orbsystems.ru ↗

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