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16U Satellite

Reliable and high performing 16U CubeSat with several options available to enhance platform capabilities. Our 16U satellite, featuring GEO options, allowing buyers to customize it precisely to their needs.

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16U

Mission example

- Capable of maneuvering from different orbital slots in Geostationary orbit
- Precision Agriculture Monitoring for Optimal Crop Management
- Stellar Spectroscopy for Detailed Star Analysis 16U CubeSat configuration for Compact Form Factor
- Environmental Hazard Detection, Including Oil Spills and Chemical Leaks

MSRP

*€800.000

Specifications

Description

Space Inventor’s 16U satellite stands as the highest-performing CubeSat in our portfolio, with proven flight heritage from missions in both Geostationary and Low Earth Orbits. Designed for advanced missions including Space Situational Awareness, bring-into-use, and rendezvous, it delivers exceptional reliability and performance.

Equipped with cutting-edge Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) technology, this satellite provides high-precision pointing, remarkable agility, and a powerful momentum capacity of 100 mNms, supported by a torque capability of 20 mNm. The 16U platform offers configuration flexibility, accommodating payloads of up to 12U depending on orbit requirements. Its robust design supports payloads with strict demands for low micro-vibrations, precise pointing accuracy, and resilience against the harsh conditions of geostationary orbit.

Ideal for national security, observation, communications, and rendezvous missions, this satellite delivers a cost-effective solution without sacrificing reliability or performance.

*Platform without NRE, Propulsion and Payload

Features

Payload Mass (Kg)
10-12 kg
Payload Volume
8-12 Units
Propulsion
1-4 x gas or ion
Payload power peak
200 W
Reaction wheels
4 x WHL 100/200
Payload power average
20 W / 55 W / 180 W
Battery Capacity
100-400 Whr
Data Buses
Redundant CAN / Ethernet / SpaceWire
On-Board computer
Redundant Cortex-M7 /redundant Zync-7030
Bus provided redundant user data storage
Up to 64 GB
ADCS Pointing accuracy adv. option 1
Down to 5 arcsec
ADCS sensors
6-8 Fine sun sensors, 1-2 star tracker, 2 gyros
Primary communications
S band 4 Mbps
High Speed links
2 x S/X band 4 - 200 Mbps
Solar Peak power production
42 W /90 W / 280 W
Available for GEO with reduced payload capacity and reduced link speed
State-of-the-art power distribution modules for efficient energy management
Equipped with a suite of cutting-edge attitude sensors, including star trackers, fine sun sensors, and IMU, ensuring high accuracy pointing knowledge
Four best-in-class momentum wheels with low micro-vibration levels guarantee precise control
Secure decommissioning of the satellite.
Safe decommissioning: Atmosphere disposal protocol

Mechanical drawing

Space Inventor 16U CubeSat Blueprint

Available modules in satellite

Space Inventor Momentum Wheel 1000

Reaction Wheel

Space Inventor presents high-performance reaction wheel units, meticulously designed for microsatellite missions with mission lifetimes of up to 5 years.
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Space Inventor Magnetorquer

Magnetorquer

The MT-P4 magnetorquer rod is an integrated solution designed for momentum dumping of LEO satellites.
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Space Inventor L-Band Single Patch

PATCH1-L-R

L-Band Patch 1 antenna. This antenna design offers simplicity and efficiency, making it suitable for various applications like GPS systems, satellite communication, and remote sensing due to its ability to maintain a stable connection within this frequency range.

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Space Inventor 2x2-downlink-array

PATCH2X2-S-R

S-Band Patch 2 antenna. An S-band 2x2 antenna array is a compact yet powerful configuration of four antenna elements designed to operate in the S-band frequency range.

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Space Inventor S-Band Single Patch

PATCH1-S-R

S-Band Patch 1 antenna. An S-band is widely used in various applications, including satellite communication and radar systems, for its simplicity and effectiveness in this frequency range.

An S-band single patch antenna is a compact single port antenna designed for the 2025-2110 MHz or 2200-2290 MHz S-band frequency range. 

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Space Inventor X-Band 4x4 Antenna Array

PATCH4X4-X-R

X-Band Patch 4 antenna. This configuration provides exceptional performance, making it crucial for advanced radar systems, satellite communication, and high-frequency applications requiring precise directional control and enhanced signal strength.

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