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PicoSatellite Launcher PSL6U / PSL6U XL

EXA (Astro-und Feinwerktechnik)
Takes spacecraft up to 12 kg · Micro class (FAA) what this means
PicoSatellite Launcher PSL6U / PSL6U XL

The ASTROFEIN PSL6U and PSL6U XL are CubeSat deployers designed for 1U, 2U, 3U, or 6U CubeSats, featuring non-explosive mechanisms and a user-friendly, resettable system.

Typed specifications18 values

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Capacity
6 U
for PSL6U · datasheet p.1 6 U for PSL6U XL
Mass
12 kg
max · product page 12 kg max
Max payload mass
12 kg
for PSL6U · datasheet p.1 12 kg for PSL6U XL
Deployer type
tube (P-POD type)
datasheet p.0
Accepted satellite form factors
6U
PSL6U · datasheet p.1 6UXL PSL6U XL  |  6UXL
Satellites per form factor
2
3U · datasheet p.0
Max mass per satellite
12 kg
3U · datasheet p.0 12 kg 6UXL  |  12 kg max · PSL6U XL, maximum satellite mass  |  12 kg max · PSL6U, maximum satellite mass
Max satellite envelope
366 -0.5/+5.0 (Z) x 226.3 (X) x 100 (Y)
PSL6U XL, CubeSat rail dimensions · datasheet p.1 340.5 (Z) x 226.3 (X) x 100 (Y) PSL6U, CubeSat rail dimensions
Satellite class
CubeSat
CubeSat rail dimensions · datasheet p.1

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As published by the supplier12 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Parameter
PSL6U
CUBESAT rail length (z)
340.5 mm
CUBESAT rail width (x)
226.3 mm
CUBESAT rail height (y)
100 mm
Number of tuna cans
2
Maximum satellite mass
<=12.0 kg
Parameter (2)
PSL6U XL
CUBESAT rail length (z) (2)
366 -0.5/+5.0 mm
CUBESAT rail width (x) (2)
226.3 mm
CUBESAT rail height (y) (2)
100 mm
Number of tuna cans (2)
2
Maximum satellite mass (2)
<=12.0 kg

About

The ASTROFEIN PicoSatellite Launcher (PSL6U / PSL6U XL) is a CubeSat deployer system capable of deploying 1U, 2U, 3U, or 6U CubeSats. It incorporates non-explosive lock and release mechanisms, ensuring safe and reliable deployment. The system is designed for very low power consumption and is user-friendly, allowing for easy resetting. Redundancy is built into both the actuation and deployment confirmation signals for enhanced reliability. A patented feature ensures the fixation of the CubeSat in X, Y, and Z axes during launch, providing high safety within a closed envelope. The deployer offers defined deployment energy and a low spin rate for the CubeSats. Deployment is initiated only when the door is completely opened and locked, another patented safety feature. It provides large clearance for attachments on the CubeSat and includes access ports for maintenance at the launch site. The technology is fully qualified, and the product has no export restrictions. ASTROFEIN offers full end-to-end testing up to final integration.

Documentation

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Source: www.astrofein.com ↗

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