Piggybacking Solution for CubeSat and New technology demonstration
- The new technology demonstration microsatellite was designed based on proven Microsatellite platforms, which were composed by two parts: microsatellite platform and payload cabin. The microsatellite uses body mounted solar cell, and the payload cabin includes 8 standard PODs with volume of 4U for each.
The new technology demonstration microsatellite was designed based on proven Microsatellite platforms, which were composed by two parts: microsatellite platform and payload cabin. The microsatellite uses body mounted solar cell, and the payload cabin includes 8 standard PODs with volume of 4U for each. For each POD, it could carry a 3U CubeSat and the rest 1U is for release mechanism. The whole Microsatellite can load eight 3U CubeSats or electronic units which taking “U” as a basic unit.
tandard Service:
•The satellite platform
•The satellite engineering, assembly, integration and test
•The generic ground control segment procurement
•The transportation, the satellite launch campaign activities
•The control centre operations
Extended Service:
•Specific adaptations
•Payload Instrument Module
•Mission ground segment
•In orbit operations
•Full turnkey system
Figure 2.1: schematic diagram of microsatellite with 8 PODs |
Figure 2.2: schematic diagram of electronic units or 8 Cubesates |
Main features
Based on generalization design
•Flexibility and modularization
•Rapid assembly, integration, test and launch
•Adapted to a range of payload requirements
Other technical specifications
•Peak power:300W
•Pointing accuracy:0.05°
•Maximum data downlink:400Mbps
•Lifetime:5~7 years
Main technical specifications:
No. | Name | Description | |
Whole Satellite | Payload | ||
1. | Size | 600mm×570mm×750mm; | We suggest taking “U” as the basic unit for the payload, since the loading space can be 3U*8=24U. If the payload is bigger than 3U, the loading space could be changed up to 450*450*450mm by removing all PODs. |
2. | Mass | About 50kg约50kg | About 30kg |
3. | Power consumption and voltage | Compatible with 12V, 28V (it can be adjusted according to other requirements) Long-term power consumption: 35W If the payload needs larger peak power consumption, the battery capacity can be adjusted in advance. | Totally of about 20 W (if a higher power is needed, the double side panels can be added. The whole satellite power could reach 100W, while the payload power can be 70 W). Payload processing function could be provided by OBC. It can be adjusted according to the requirements. |
4. | Attitude control | Basic (magnetic control) ≤1º Enhanced (flywheel) ≤0.1º | |
5. | Transfer rate | ≥1Mbps | |
6. | Data Downlink | 10~100Mbps | |
7. | Information interface | 422; 485; 232; CAN, 1553 b, IIC or other interfaces can be adjusted according to the requirements. | |
8. | Attitude Stability | ≤0.001°/s~0.05°/s(3σ) | |
9. | Propellant | Optional | |
10. | Solar Array | Fixed or Spread wings GaAs/Si | |
11. | TT&C卫星遥测 | S-band | |
12. | Lifetime寿命 | 5-7 years |