XTERRA CubeSat Dispenser (XCD) Hybrid
XTERRA (Arrow Science and Technology)
The XTERRA CubeSat Dispenser (XCD) Hybrid is a patented, user-convertible CubeSat dispenser system available in two main configurations: XCD-3U/6U Hybrid and XCD-12U/16U Hybrid, offering high payload access and flexibility for various CubeSat sizes.
Typed specifications77 values
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- Capacity
- 3 U config houses up to two payloads · datasheet p.9 6 U up to a single payload
- Mass
- 7.25 kg 3U config, empty dispenser · datasheet p.12 7.25 kg 3U Empty Dispenser | 14.7 kg 3U/3U Empty Dispenser Quadpack | 13.9 kg 3U/6U Empty Dispenser Quadpack | 6.5 kg 6U config, empty dispenser +10
- Envelope (L×W×H)
- 113.5 to 366 mm satellite length · datasheet p.4
- Max payload mass
- 2.17 kg 1U · datasheet p.9 4.33 kg 2U | 6.5 kg 3U | 8.67 kg 4U | 13 kg 6U +1
- Separation velocity
- 0.8 m/s 3U, 2.00kg · datasheet p.18 1.1 m/s 3U, 4.00kg | 0.9 m/s 3U, 6.00kg | 0.9 m/s 6U, 10.00kg | 0.8 m/s 6U, 12.00kg +2
- Actuator
- spring datasheet p.16
- Deployer type
- tube (P-POD type) 3U / 6U compatible tube dispenser · datasheet p.8
- Accepted satellite form factors
- 1U datasheet p.9 custom any satellite length from 366 mm to 113.5 mm | 2U | 3U | 4U +1
- Satellites per form factor
- 2 3U config, 3U payloads · datasheet p.9 1 6U config, 6U payload
- Max mass per satellite
- 2.17 kg 1U · datasheet p.9 4.33 kg 2U | 6.5 kg 3U | 8.67 kg 4U | 13 kg 6U +7
- Max satellite envelope
- 113.5 mm (1U) datasheet p.9 113.5 (satellite length, rail end to rail end) 1U, 3U config | 227 (satellite length, rail end to rail end) 2U, 3U config | 113.5 (satellite length, rail end to rail end) 2U, 6U config | 366 Max 3U +9
- Tip-off rate
- 5 °/s max · typically close to 5 deg/s or less · datasheet p.18 5 °/s
- Launch vehicle interface
- XCD Quadpack aft mounting pattern matches and directly interfaces with the SpaceX RPUG pattern Figure A-7 "G" holes datasheet p.13 SpaceX RPUG Figure A-7 G Holes Quadpack
- Flight heritage
- Over 400 satellites datasheet p.4 Over 400 deployments
- Satellite class
- CubeSat datasheet p.4
- Missions flown
- 400 datasheet p.15 400 min · XTERRA-designed/manufactured hardware, satellites deployed
- Launch vehicles
- Falcon 9 datasheet p.14
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- Model
- XCD-3U/6U Hybrid
- Compatibility
- User convertible 1U, 2U, 3U or 6UXL
- Feature
- No need for mass model spacers
- Feature (2)
- More payload access than any other dispenser
- Feature (3)
- Patented
- Configuration
- Easily combine two XCDs together for an industry standard Quadpack configuration
- Updated
- 1-21-26
- Revision
- 1.3.3
- Model (2)
- XCD-12U/16U Hybrid
- Compatibility (2)
- User convertible 12U or 16U
- Feature (4)
- No need for mass model spacers
- Satellite length acceptance
- Anywhere from 227 mm to 454 mm
- Feature (5)
- More payload access than any other dispenser
- Feature (6)
- Patented
- Updated (2)
- 1-21-26
- Revision (2)
- 1.2.2
About
The XTERRA CubeSat Dispenser (XCD) Hybrid is a versatile and patented system designed for deploying CubeSats. It comes in two primary configurations to accommodate a wide range of CubeSat sizes. The XCD-3U/6U Hybrid is user-convertible, supporting 1U, 2U, 3U, or 6UXL compatibility within a single system, eliminating the need for mass model spacers. This configuration also allows for easy combination of two XCDs to form an industry-standard Quadpack. The XCD-12U/16U Hybrid offers user-convertible 12U or 16U compatibility in a single system, also without requiring mass model spacers. This larger version is capable of accepting satellites with lengths ranging from 227mm to 454mm. Both hybrid models are highlighted for providing more payload access than other dispensers on the market. Pricing for the XCD-3U/6U Hybrid starts at $44,750 based on a standard 6U configuration, while the XCD-12U/16U Hybrid starts at $89,750, also based on a standard 6U configuration. Discounts are available for bulk orders, and customers are encouraged to contact XTERRA for pricing on other configurations.
Documentation
- e66575_87de4e9d77f44a688a234f6a8cd47ca5.pdf PDF source: www.arrowscitech.com ↗
- e66575_cae5c1046ad74f5f888b166637a7edec.pdf PDF source: www.arrowscitech.com ↗
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