TEPHRA-TESSEL
NPC Spacemind
TEPHRA-TESSEL is a versatile CubeSat platform offering a 9.6U payload volume and robust power capabilities for various space missions.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Power
- 135 W
- Data rate
- 100 Mbps
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Payload volume
- 9.6U
- Payload mass
- 20 kg
- Average Payload Power
- 135 W
- Peak Power
- 170 W
- Absolute Pointing Error
- 0.1° - 0.03°
- Absolute Knowledge Error
- ≤0.04°
- Downlink Data Rate
- Up to 100 Mbps
- Thrust (Optional Propulsion)
- 0.5-1.3 mN
- Total Impulse (Optional Propulsion)
- up to 5500 Ns
- Specific Impulse (Optional Propulsion)
- up to 2400 s
- Artica Deorbiting Sail
- ✓
About
The TEPHRA-TESSEL platform from NPC Spacemind is designed to accommodate significant payloads with a volume of 9.6U and a mass capacity of up to 20 kg. It provides an average payload power of 135 W, with a peak power of 170 W, ensuring ample energy for demanding operations. The platform supports multiple payload interfaces including CAN-FD, RS-422, Ethernet for OBC, and 2.5-22 V, CAN, RS-485, Ethernet for EPS. Communication is facilitated through S-band (CAN-FD/UART) and X-band, offering a downlink data rate of up to 100 Mbps. For enhanced mission flexibility, optional propulsion characteristics include a thrust of 0.5-1.3 mN, a total impulse of up to 5500 Ns, and a specific impulse of up to 2400 s. The platform also features an Artica Deorbiting Sail for responsible end-of-life operations. Its precise pointing capabilities are highlighted by an Absolute Pointing Error of 0.1° – 0.03° and an Absolute Knowledge Error of ≤0.04°.
Documentation
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