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Satellite Platform SXC6 Basic (SXC6-VOL)

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Satellite Platform SXC6 Basic (SXC6-VOL)

Minimal-configuration 6U CubeSat bus maximizing payload volume up to 5U.

Typed specifications34 values

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Mass
6 kg
max · mass assembled, w/o payload, not more than · datasheet p.6
Envelope (L×W×H)
100 x 226.3 x 366
dimensions at rails, deployment system pressed · datasheet p.6
Supply voltage
7.4 V
product page
Power consumption
8 W
product page
Data interface
CAN
on-board interface CAN2.0 B · datasheet p.6
Operating temperature
-30–60 °C
datasheet p.6
Form factor
6U
CubeSat 6U · datasheet p.2
Orbit
LEO
payload power and solar panel figures are specified on LEO · datasheet p.6
Max payload mass
6 kg
max · max mass of payload, up to (Table 1 platform comparison) · datasheet p.2
Payload volume, U
3 U
min · 3U+, available volume for payload not less than · datasheet p.6
Payload envelope (L × W × H)
85 x 85 x 300
3U+ available volume for payload (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, up to; Table 1)
Regulated voltages for the payload
5 V
output voltage 5 V ±0.5 V, output current not more than 3 A · datasheet p.6
Power generation (orbit average)
35 W
min · peak on LEO, not less than; row is printed as 'Peak capacity … · datasheet p.6
Battery capacity
79 Wh
min · not less than; battery type Li-Ion 2S 5000 mAh, rated voltage… · datasheet p.6
Attitude control
3-axis stabilised
three-axis w/ reaction wheels, star tracker, magnetometer, an… · datasheet p.2
Pointing accuracy
0.1 °
orientation control accuracy on sunny and shadow side, up to … · datasheet p.6
Payload data downlink rate
57.6 kbps
max · UHF command/telemetry link, AX.25 FEC; 9600 bit/s default · datasheet p.6 10 000 kbps max · X-band downlink, DVB-S2, up to
Radio band
UHF
command radio link 435-437 MHz (amateur) or 400-401 MHz (comm… · datasheet p.6 X X-band 10.3-10.55 GHz (amateur) or 8.0-8.4 GHz (commercial), …
Subsystems included
solar arrays
deployable solar panels, included · datasheet p.2 GNSS receiver GPS-receiver, included  |  X-band downlink high-speed X-band radio link, included  |  battery Li-Ion 2S 5000 mAh, not less than 79 Wh  |  EPS regulated output voltage 5 V ±0.5 V / 3 A for payload  +2
Max satellite wet mass
12 kg
max · max mass allowed w/ payload, not more than (Table 4); Table 1… · datasheet p.6
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.2
Form factor, U (number)
6 U
CubeSat 6U · datasheet p.2

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As published by the supplier16 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Form factor
6U
Max payload volume
5U
Mass
6 kg
Dimensions
100х226,3x366 mm
Available volume for payload
3U+
Max mass of payload
Up to 6,0 kg
Power
8000 mW
Supply voltage
5 В ±0.5 V
Operating temperature
-30...+60 °С
Accuracy
Up to 0.1°
Battery capacity
79 Wh
Battery rated voltage
7.4 V
Interface
CAN2.0 B
Number of solar panels
28 pcs.
Max. Battery Charging Current
5 A
X-band frequency
10.3-10.55 GHz

About

The SXC6 Basic (SXC6-VOL) is a minimal-configuration version of SPUTNIX’s 6U platform, optimized to maximize available payload volume (up to 5U) for missions where bus complexity can be traded for payload capacity.

Documentation

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