Xplora 8U Platform
Xplora 8U CubeSat
Our compact, affordable, high-performance Xplora 8U CubeSat contains all the essentials to operate your payload. The Xplora 8U is designed to accommodate multiple mission configurations, with extra payload space for your mission needs, including secure communications, propulsion, high-speed data links and deployable solar panels.
The Xplora 8U 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 8U 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
Xplora 8U Features
| Key Features | 8U Platform |
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Available Payload |
6.5U |
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Pointing Accuracy |
±0.002 deg (1-sigma)
for 3 axes, 2 Trackers |
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Pointing Stability |
1 arc-sec over 1 sec |
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Orbit Knowledge |
0.04° (1σ), 0.05m/s |
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Data Interfaces |
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Onboard Data Storage |
Up to 120 GB |
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Battery Capacity |
161 Wh |
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Solar Array Power |
108W |
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Payload Power |
3.3, 5.0, 12.0 V, 18.0-25.0 V, Vbat (6.0 – 8.4 V)
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Propulsion |
Multiple electric and chemical propulsion systems available |
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Security |
AES256 Encryption and Authentication |
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Orbit Altitude / Orbit Lifetime |
LEO > 5 years | GEO > 2 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
