Umbra Battery Module (8S1P/8S2P)
Flight-proven lithium-ion battery module for small satellites, available in 8S1P (125 Wh) and 8S2P (250 Wh) configurations.
Technical specifications
- Battery Voltage Range
- 22 V to 31 V
- Battery Voltage Nominal
- 28 V
- Chemistry
- Lithium Ion
- Nameplate Energy Capacity (8S1P)
- 125 Wh (4.25 Ah)
- Nameplate Energy Capacity (8S2P)
- 250 Wh (8.5 Ah)
- Maximum Discharge Rate (8S1P)
- 15 A
- Maximum Discharge Rate (8S2P)
- 20 A
- Max Dimensions (8S1P)
- L 7.13 in x W 4.04 in x H 1.43 in
- Max Dimensions (8S2P)
- L 7.13 in x W 4.03 in x H 2.50 in
- Mass (8S1P)
- 0.93 kg
- Mass (8S2P)
- 1.46 kg
- Electrical Interface
- Combination D-Sub (2 Power and 5 Signal Contacts)
- Intended Space Environment
- Multi-Orbit
- Heritage
- Flown on Umbra 1-12
- Design Life
- 5+ Years
- Production
- Assembled and tested in the USA
- Random Vibe
- Qualified to 14.16 Grms profile enveloping GEVS, Falcon 9, SpaceX Rideshare, and Electron levels
- Shock
- Qualified to 1000g peak profile
- Operating Temperature
- Charge: 10°C to 45°C; Discharge: -20°C to 60°C
- Survival Temperature
- -20°C to 50°C
- Total Ionizing Dose
- Designed to withstand at least 30 krad TID
- DOT Certification
- UN 38.3 (49 CFR §173.185)
- Debris Mitigation
- Meets NASA-STD-8719.14C requirements
About
The Umbra Battery Module delivers reliable, high-energy-density power storage for demanding space missions. These flight-proven modules come in 8S1P (8-cell) and 8S2P (16-cell) configurations, featuring built-in cell balancing, integrated thermal regulation (onboard heater and temperature sensor), and a ruggedized design. Certified to UN 38.3 for safe transportation and compliant with NASA-STD-8719.14C debris mitigation requirements, they ensure safe, dependable operation. Flight heritage on Umbra 1-12 and compatibility with the complete Umbra Integrated System provide mission-ready confidence.
Documentation
- BATTERY-MODULE.pdf umbra.space ↗
- Umbra-Battery-Module-8S1P-8S2P-User-Guide-5062D0001-REV-01.pdf umbra.space ↗
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