ZAPHOD CubeSat Structure
AAC Clyde Space
Modular aluminum CubeSat structure for 1U to 16U form factors, offering design flexibility, high stiffness-to-mass ratio, and compatibility with standard CubeSat deployers.
Technical specifications
- Material
- Aluminum 6061-T6
- Available Sizes
- 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U, 12U, 16U
- Surface Finish
- Anodized or chromate conversion coating
- Rail Compliance
- CubeSat Design Specification (CDS)
- Deployer Compatibility
- ISIS, Nanoracks, and standard deployers
- Mass (1U)
- 90 g
- Mass (3U)
- 180 g
- Mounting Interface
- PC/104 compatible
- Operating Temperature
- -40°C to +85°C
- Radiation Tolerance
- N/A (passive structure)
- TRL Level
- 9
- Lead Time
- 8-12 weeks
- Custom Configurations
- Available on request
About
ZAPHOD is AAC Clyde Space’s family of CubeSat structures available in standard 1U, 2U, 3U, 6U, 12U, and 16U configurations. Machined from aerospace-grade aluminum (6061-T6), the structures provide high structural integrity and are designed to meet deployer interface standards (ISIS, Nanoracks, etc.). Features include integrated mounting points for standard CubeSat PCBs, deployable panel attachment points, and compatible rail dimensions. The modular design allows straightforward component integration and is available with optional surface finish treatments including anodizing and chromate conversion. The structure has been used on numerous AAC Clyde Space missions with TRL 9 flight heritage.
Documentation
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