XCD-3U/6U Hybrid Dispenser
XTERRA (Arrow Science and Technology)
User-convertible CubeSat dispenser supporting 1U, 2U, 3U and 6UXL satellites in a single patented design, with more payload access than any comparable dispenser.
Technical specifications
- Supported satellite sizes
- 1U, 2U, 3U, 6UXL (user-convertible in a single system)
- Conversion
- User-convertible, no mass model spacers required
- Configuration
- Single unit or pair for Quadpack
- Revision
- Rev 1.3.3 (updated 2026-01-21)
About
The XTERRA CubeSat Dispenser (XCD-3U/6U Hybrid) provides unprecedented flexibility for small satellite deployment. It is user convertible to accept 1U, 2U, 3U or 6UXL CubeSats in a single system, eliminating the need for mass model spacers. The patented design offers more payload access than any other dispenser in its class. Two XCDs can be easily combined together to form an industry-standard Quadpack configuration for quad-satellite deployment missions. The XCD-3U/6U is available starting at $44,750 in its standard 6U configuration, with custom pricing available for other configurations and discounts on bulk orders.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
