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Arcturus MicroSat Bus Platform

ST Engineering Satellite Systems
Spacecraft up to 750 kg · Small class (FAA) what this means

The ST Engineering Satellite Systems (SatSys) Arcturus microsatellite bus platform provides a foundation for customers seeking space solutions.

Typed specifications15 values

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Mass
30 kg
nom. · datasheet p.2
Design lifetime
3 years
min · In-Orbit Life (LEO) · datasheet p.2 5 years min · In-Orbit Life (LEO) > 5 yrs
Orbit
LEO
In-Orbit Life (LEO) · datasheet p.2
Max payload mass
200 kg
max · Payload Mass, up to · datasheet p.2
Onboard storage for payload data
1 024 GB
Data - On-board storage · datasheet p.2
Power generation (orbit average)
1 800 W
max · Electrical Power, up to (orbit average or peak not stated) · datasheet p.2
Battery capacity
680 Wh
Energy Storage · datasheet p.2
Pointing accuracy
0.01 °
max · Pointing Accuracy (1σ), < 0.01° · datasheet p.2
Propulsion
included
Chemical · datasheet p.2
Payload data downlink rate
800 000 kbps
min · Data - Downlink speed > 800 Mb/s (band not stated) · datasheet p.2
Subsystems included
propulsion
Chemical propulsion · datasheet p.2
Max satellite wet mass
750 kg
nom. · Total Mass ~ 750 kg (approximate whole-satellite mass) · datasheet p.2
Flight heritage
Flight-proven (TeLEOS-1, TeLEOS-2, NeuSAR)
product page
Satellite class
microsat 10-100 kg
product page

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As published by the supplier4 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Class
Microsatellite bus
Flight heritage
Flight-proven (TeLEOS-1, TeLEOS-2, NeuSAR)
Compatible payloads
Optical, SAR, and others
Certification
AS9100 (2016)

About

The ST Engineering Satellite Systems (SatSys) Arcturus microsatellite bus platform is designed to enable customers to compete globally in the space industry. This platform serves as the fundamental structure and subsystem integration for microsatellites, allowing for the development and deployment of various space missions. While specific features and configurations are not detailed on this page, a microsatellite bus typically includes essential subsystems such as power, attitude determination and control, propulsion, and communications, providing the necessary infrastructure for a payload to operate in orbit. The platform aims to offer a reliable and competitive solution for space applications.

Documentation

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