12U/16U CubeSat Platform
Orbital Systems
Largest CubeSat platform with 9U payload volume, integrated propulsion, and up to 5-year service life.
Technical specifications
- PU Volume
- 9U
- Peak Consumption (PU)
- 100 W
- Maximum Mass (PU)
- 16 kg
- Interfaces
- I2C, UART, CAN, SPI, 100BASE-TX Ethernet, RS422
- Power Channels
- 3.3 V, 5 V, 3–18 V VBAT
- Dimensions
- 322×215×215 mm
- Platform Mass
- 6.5 kg
- System Consumption
- 7 W
- Onboard Memory
- 32 Gb
- Communication Modules
- Ku/X/S/VHF/UHF
- Active Service Life
- 5 years
- Propulsion
- Integrated, high-impulse maneuvers
About
The largest platform in the Orbital Systems lineup, the 12U CubeSat format provides a maximum payload volume of up to 9U. The 12U platform includes a propulsion system capable of high-impulse maneuvers for orbit insertion, orbit maintenance, precision formation flight, orbit synchronization, and atmospheric drag compensation.
Additionally, it provides an extended active service life for the satellite in the target orbit and opens up new opportunities for unique missions. The platform supports up to 100 W peak power for payloads and can accommodate up to 16 kg payload mass. Extended interfaces include I2C, UART, CAN, SPI, 100BASE-TX Ethernet port, and RS422. Communication modules support Ku/X/S/VHF/UHF bands with 32 Gb onboard memory.
Power channels include an extended VBAT range of 3–18 V in addition to standard 3.3 V and 5 V. System consumption is 7 W with a platform mass of 6.5 kg. Designed for up to 5-year active service life.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
