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SXC6 6U CubeSat Platform

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SXC6 6U CubeSat Platform
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Versatile, configurable 6U CubeSat nanosatellite platform of onboard service systems and structural elements. Accepts third-party payloads compliant with the SXC6 ICD. Modifications: SXC6-VOL (Basic, max payload volume), SXC6-ADC (with ADCS), SXC6-RS (remote sensing).

Typed specifications36 values

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Mass
6 kg
max · mass assembled (w/o payload), not more than · datasheet p.6
Envelope (L×W×H)
100x226,3x366 mm
at rails (w/ deployment system pressed) · datasheet p.6
Data interface
CAN
on-board interface CAN2.0 B · datasheet p.6
Operating temperature
-30–60 °C
operating temperature range · datasheet p.6
Form factor
6U
CubeSat 6U · datasheet p.2
Orbit
LEO
power figures stated for LEO · datasheet p.6
Max payload mass
6 kg
max · max mass of payload (Table 1) · datasheet p.2
Payload volume, U
3 U
min · printed as "3U+" · datasheet p.6
Payload envelope (L × W × H)
85x85x300 mm
3U+ (Table 1) · datasheet p.2
Power available to payload
8 W
max · average power available to payload on LEO, Sun orientation us… · datasheet p.6 25 W max · peak (max available capacity of payload), Table 1
Regulated voltages for the payload
5 V
nom. · output voltage 5 V ±0.5 V; output current not more than 3 A · datasheet p.6
Unregulated bus for the payload
6–8.4 V
product page
Battery capacity
79 Wh
min · battery capacity, not less than; battery type printed as Li-I… · datasheet p.6
Attitude control
3-axis stabilised
three-axis w/ reaction wheels, star tracker, magnetometer, an… · datasheet p.2
Pointing accuracy
0.1 °
max · orientation control accuracy, shadow side, using star tracker · datasheet p.6 0.1 ° max · orientation control accuracy, sunny side, using star tracker  |  0.1 ° max · orientation setting accuracy, shadow side, using star tracker  |  0.1 ° max · orientation setting accuracy, sunny side, using star tracker
Payload data downlink rate
57.6 kbps
max · UHF radio channel, AX.25/FEC; 9600 bit/s default · datasheet p.6 10 000 kbps max · X-band, DVB-S2
Radio band
X
10.3-10.55 GHz (amateur) or 8.0-8.4 GHz (commercial), DVB-S2 · datasheet p.6 UHF 435-437 MHz (amateur) or 400-401 MHz (commercial), AX.25, FEC
Subsystems included
battery
battery capacity 79 Wh (Table 4) · datasheet p.6 solar arrays deployable solar panels: Included  |  GNSS receiver GPS-receiver: Included  |  X-band downlink high-speed X-band radio link: Included  |  ADCS type of ADCS: three-axis w/ reaction wheels, star tracker (Ta…  +1
Max satellite wet mass
10 kg
"Mass w/ payload" in Table 1 comparison (Table 4 gives max 12… · datasheet p.2 12 kg max · max mass allowed (w/ payload), not more than (Table 4)
Deployables
hinges for solar wings
deployable solar panels: Included · datasheet p.2
Deployables (as printed)
Deployable solar panels: Included
datasheet p.2
Satellite class
CubeSat
CubeSat nanosatellite platform line · datasheet p.1 nanosat 1-10 kg nanosatellite platform line
Form factor, U (number)
6 U
CubeSat 6U · datasheet p.2

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As published by the supplier15 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Form factor
6U CubeSat
Dimensions
118.6 × 228.6 × 366 mm
Mass (without payload)
≤ 3.4 kg
Max mass (with payload)
≤ 12 kg
Battery
Li-Ion 2S, ≥ 78 Wh
Supply voltage
6.0–8.4 V (7.4 nominal)
Solar power (per cell, LEO)
≥ 15 W
Radio
435–438 MHz, AX.25 / USP+FEC, up to 57600 bit/s
Transmitter / receiver
TX ≥ 30 dBm / RX −113 dBm
Antenna
Patch, 3 dBi
ADCS
B-DOT + gyro & magnetometer sensors
Pc interface
micro-USB, WiFi
Bus interface
CAN 2.0B
Operating temperature
−30 … +60 °C
Variants
SXC6-VOL, SXC6-ADC, SXC6-RS

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Versatile, configurable 6U CubeSat nanosatellite platform of onboard service systems and structural elements. Accepts third-party payloads compliant with the SXC6 ICD. Modifications: SXC6-VOL (Basic, max payload volume), SXC6-ADC (with ADCS), SXC6-RS (remote sensing).

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