6U–8U CubeSat Platform
Spacemanic s.r.o.
Modular 6U and 8U CubeSat bus with flight heritage, supporting payloads up to 7.5 kg (6U) or 10 kg (8U) and X-Band, S-Band, UHF/VHF communication options.
Typed specifications40 values
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- Data interface
- RS-422 1x RS422 CSP v1 (optional) · datasheet p.2 other ADC, PWM (possible extension through CDHS) | CAN platform communication bus: 1x CAN CSP v1 | I2C platform communication bus: 1x I2C CSP v1; also via CDHS exte… | RS-485 platform communication bus: 1x RS485 CSP v1 +3
- Design lifetime
- 5 years max · design lifetime up to 5 years · datasheet p.3
- Form factor
- 6U CORVUS 6U · datasheet p.2 8U CORVUS 8U
- Max payload mass
- 7.5 kg max · 6U, no AOCS · datasheet p.2 6.5 kg max · 6U, with AOCS | 11.5 kg max · 8U, no AOCS | 10.5 kg max · 8U, with AOCS
- Payload volume, U
- 4 U 6U, no AOCS · datasheet p.2 2.5 U 6U, with AOCS & S Band | 6 U 8U, no AOCS | 4.5 U 8U, with AOCS & S Band
- Regulated voltages for the payload
- 3.3 V configurable reg. channels 3.3/5/12 V (6x, plus 3x with backu… · datasheet p.2 5 V configurable reg. channels 3.3/5/12 V, 4 A per channel; cell … | 12 V configurable reg. channels 3.3/5/12 V, 4 A per channel; up to…
- Unregulated bus for the payload
- 13.6–16.8 V 1x unreg. VBat. (13.6 – 16.8 V); cell spans 2U-16U columns · datasheet p.2
- Battery capacity
- 92 Wh 6U | 8U: baseline 92 Wh, 8 cells, possible increase based on … · datasheet p.2
- Pointing accuracy
- 1 ° APE 1.0° @ 1σ, baseline for 6U with STR (star tracker); slew … · datasheet p.3
- Attitude knowledge
- 0.5 ° AKE 0.5° @ 1σ, baseline for 6U with STR (star tracker) · datasheet p.3
- Payload data downlink rate
- 250–512 kbps S Band down baseline 2200–2290 MHz (up 9.6–128 kbps) · datasheet p.3
- Radio band
- S S Band baseline: down 2200–2290 MHz, up 2025–2110 MHz · datasheet p.3 UHF UHF Commercial 400–402 MHz up/down baseline 9600/19200 bps; U… | VHF VHF Amateur optional | X X Band optional
- Subsystems included
- ADCS AOCS baseline: 4x RW in pyramid, 3x MTQ, 6x FSS, 1x magnetome… · datasheet p.3 battery battery stored energy (baseline) | OBC CDHS: baseline Deep Thought | GNSS receiver GNSS accuracy row: Celeste GNSS (position 2.0 m CEP, velocity… | EPS PSU channels, power interface to payload +2
- Form factor, U (number)
- 6 U 6U · datasheet p.2 8 U 8U
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- Form factor
- 6U or 8U CubeSat
- Payload volume (6U)
- 4U
- Payload volume (8U)
- 6U
- Payload mass (6U)
- up to 7.5 kg
- Payload mass (8U)
- up to 10 kg
- Energy storage
- > 48 Wh
- Power outputs
- 3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V (configurable per PSU channel)
- Communication options
- UHF, VHF, S-Band, L-Band, X-Band
- Data interfaces
- I2C, RS-485, CAN (CSP v1)
- Price (starting)
- from 440,000 €
About
Spacemanic’s 6U–8U CubeSat platform is designed for missions requiring more complex payloads and extended capabilities, including Earth observation, advanced technology demonstrations, and multi-instrument experiments. The 6U configuration provides 4U of payload volume and up to 7.5 kg payload mass, while the 8U variant offers 6U payload volume and up to 10 kg. Both platforms support UHF/VHF, S-Band, L-Band, and X-Band communication options and provide configurable power outputs at 3.3 V, 5 V, and 12 V through multiple PSU channels. CSP v1 data interfaces (I2C, RS-485, CAN) enable modular subsystem integration.
Documentation
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