Xplora 3U Platform
Xplora 3U CubeSat
Our compact, affordable, high-performance Xplora 3U CubeSat contains all the essentials to operate your payload. The Xplora 3U is a standardised platform that can be tailored to fit your mission needs, including secure communications, propulsion, high-speed data links and deployable solar panels.
The Xplora 3U is perfect for:
Technology in-orbit demonstration missions
Educational missions
Scientific missions
IoT missions
Radio communications missions
Signal intelligence missions
Commercial constellation missions
Other missions with small payloads
The Xplora 3U can be customised allowing you to innovate and meet your mission goals, with payload volume and power suited to carrying advanced payloads in a single mission or multi-mission concepts.
| Key Features | 3U Platform |
|---|---|
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Available Payload |
2U |
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Pointing Accuracy |
±0.003 deg (1-sigma) for 2 axes; ±0.007 deg (1-sigma) for 3rd axis |
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Pointing Stability |
1 arc-sec over 1 sec |
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Orbit Knowledge |
3m, 0.05m/s |
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Data Interfaces |
SpaceWire, CAN, RS422 and TTL level UART |
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Onboard Data Storage |
4GB |
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Battery Capacity |
38Wh |
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Solar Array Power |
27W |
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Payload Power |
3.3V, 5.0V,
12V
|
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Propulsion |
Multiple electric and chemical propulsion systems available |
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Orbit Altitude / Orbit Lifetime |
LEO > 5 years |
Xplora Satellite Platforms
Xplora enables your missions for Earth orbit, planetary exploration, and deep space
Xplora 3U Platform
Low cost, high-performance CubeSat with industry-leading volume & power available for your payload.
Xplora 6U Platform
High power, large payload volume, combined with the choice of propulsion for mission optimisation
Xplora 8U Platform
Perfect for missions with large payloads, high power requirements and large data volume handling
Xplora 12U Platform
All the essentials needed for advanced missions with large payload volumes for customised missions
Xplora 16U Platform
A powerful platform providing high-performance & flexibility with a large payload volume available
Iris 27U Platform
A cost-effective solution for constellations & advanced missions, with 30 kg max payload capacity
X1 Athena
A versatile Microsat that can accommodate complex payloads and missions, scaleable with max payload capacity 100 kg
X2 Gaia
A compact, scaleable platform with flexibility for advanced missions, scaleable up to 300kg with max payload capacity 200kg
