MP6 High-performance Multi-purpose 6U nano-satellite Platform
Preconfigured Nano-Satellite Platforms serving highly demanding commercial satellite missions REGULAR CONNECTIVITY Highly integral, transparent and decentralized system allows for fast data exchange and safe storage between the user (server) and the satellite(s) while in orbit. M6P is equipped with a space-proven Intersatellite Data Relay System (IDRS) enabling data link service via GEO satellites with data download reaching at least 200Mb every orbit per satellite. This system allows M6P to meet the highest level requirements for data latency and acquired data-base refresh rates the capability to download any message received within 5 minutes after it was obtained. MULTI-PURPOSE M6P is a highly versatile platform its performance capabilities are optimized for IoT, M2M, AIS, ADS-B applications, and supports EO Payloads POWERFUL ANDRELIABLE HARDWARE All of the M6P subsystems have been flight-proven during commercial, scientific and technology demonstration missions. Total count of the satellites launched by the NanoAvionics team already exceeds 45. Latest technology developments are implemented to ensure the practical reliability of the platform. Radiation-resistant components and design implementations are involved to support critical systems such as the Flight Computer, Payload Controller, Electric Power System and Communication System. HIGH PAYLOAD DATA DOWNLINK SPEED Up to 100 Mb/s. /02
4U 5U OF PAYLOAD VOLUME Efficient hardware layout utilizing so called tuna cans allows a maximization of volume available for the payload and ensures robust power properties and thermal control for sophisticated and sensitive payloads, such as measurement and remote sensing instruments. M6P is the most volume efficient nanosatellite platform on the market. PRECONFIGURED Ready to use satellite platform for your mission. Minimal software and hardware customization is needed, enabling fast lead times and low platform cost. Product architecture allows for the operation of your payload along with the entire platform using a set of simple commands provided by NanoAvionics. The reference configuration of the M6P satellite is suitable for 80% of missions where payload fits into 4U (2U x 2U) volume plus 1U with no propulsion, if needed. PROPELLED BY GREEN CHEMICAL PROPULSION SYSTEM The EPSS is capable of high-impulse maneuvers including orbit maintenance, precision flight in formations, orbit synchronization, atmospheric drag compensation and even orbital deployment in certain cases, resulting in an extended satellite orbital lifetime. This translates to new opportunities for your unique missions and significant savings on constellation maintenance costs. The propulsion unit also provides satellites with decommissioning utility at the end of the mission, meeting space debris mitigation requirements of ESA and NASA. /03
NanoAvionics. Engineering the Future of Commercial Space COMPANY S EXPERTISE Facilities in North America and Europe. NanoAvionics team of 45 driven and skillful employees have over 40 successful small satellite missions and projects under our belt, and we keep counting. The range of our team s experience within the space technology field varies from 5 to 35 years, and combines to more than 240 years of total team experience. Sophisticated facilities are employed to support day-today design and engineering activities: ISO 7 class certified cleanroom with ISO 5 clean areas, Thermal-Vacuum chambers, modern design, analysis and manufacturing tools, assembly and testing procedures following ESA s standards. All of this allows us to serve the needs of our most ambitious Customers. NanoAvionics is ISO 9001 certified, following very high standard quality management procedures. Highly streamlined production capacity under certified and controlled industrial environments. Technological partnership cluster established with reliable suppliers, manufacturers, test facilities and launch providers worldwide. /04
M6P Platform Specifications Subsystem General Features M6P Platform Specifications Total empty platform mass: 5000 g Payload volume: up to 5U M6P platform is already pre-integrated (mechanically, electrically and functionally tested) and pre-qualified to be immediately ready for payload Integration Sample mission code is pre-installed for the Customer to be able to run system diagnostics upon delivery of the platform, and for quick payload integration ARM 32-bit Cortex M7 CPU with clock speed up to 400 MHz (configurable) 2x512 KB of FMC-connected FRAM 256 MB of external NOR-FLASH for data storage 2x512 KB of FRAM (SPI) for frequently changing data storage Payload Controller (PC) Main Electrical Interfaces CAN, SPI, RS422/UART Software Interfaces Access to M6P platform telemetry over CSP network Payload data collection and transfer via S-Band transmitter Payload Communication Satlab S-Band Full-duplex Transceiver (default) Frequency Uplink: 2025-2110 MHz Frequency Downlink: 2200-2290 MHz Bitrate (two way): up to 400 kb/s (no FEC) / up to 200 kb/s (with FEC) Output power: up to 29 dbm Syrlinks EWC27 X-Band Transmitter (optional) Bitrate: 3-50 Mb/s in flight configurable or 100 Mb/s fixed Frequency Downlink: 8025-8450 MHz Output power: 30-33 dbm Input, output converter efficiency: > 90 % Fail-safe design Power System NanoAvionics EPSH Outputs (Over-current protected): 4 regulated voltage rails: 3.3 V; 5 V; (3 V - 18V configurable); (3 V - 18V configurable) 10 regulated configurable 3.3 V / 5 V / 3-18 V Max channel output current: 3 A Max unregulated (VBat) output: 75 W Batteries: 8 cells, 7.4 V, 12800 mah, 92 Wh Solar Panels (GaAs) Triple junction GaInP/GaInAs/Ge epitaxial structure solar cells ECSS standard compliant Highest efficiency solar cells on the market - 30 % average efficiency NASA-qualified low outgassing solar cell adhesive /05
Subsystem M6P Platform Specifications ARM 32-bit Cortex M7 CPU with clock speed up to 400 MHz User-friendly console Telemetry logging Mission planner with time-scheduled script/task execution support Flight Computer (Including ADCS functionality) NanoAvionics SatBus 3C2 ADCS sensors: Inertial and Magnetic Sensors System Fine Sun Sensors Actuators: Reaction Wheels System Integrated Magnetorquers Attitude control type: 3-axis stabilization Attitude pointing accuracy: ±0.5..±2.5 Stability accuracy: ± 0.004 /s (at f > 0.1 Hz) Attitude maneuver ability: 3-10 /s Operational modes: Detumble mode Velocity vector pointing mode Nadir pointing mode Sun maximum power tracking Earth target tracking according to geodetic coordinates Nadir/one axis sun-tracking User supplied (ECI) vector tracking Reaction Wheels System (SatBus RW) Maximum torque: 3.2 mnm Maximum momentum storage: 20 mnms Command, Control and Telemetry NanoAvionics SatCOM UHF Propulsion System NanoAvionics EPSS C1K Other Features Dual modular redundant UHF communication system ARM 32-bit Cortex M4 CPU with clock speed up to 72 MHz Frequency range: 430-440 MHz (UHF) Bit rate range: 4800-9600 sensitivity @ 9600 bit: -118 dbm (10% BER) Maximum RF output power: +33 dbm (2 W) Nominal Thrust: 100 mn ΔV (Available impulse): 70-150 m/s (750 Ns) Isp Vacuum: 200 s Min. Impulse Bit Thruster: 0.002 Ns Propellant Mass: 0.35 kg Umbilical connector: Main Satellite CAN Bus Battery charging EPS Kill Switch Reset EPS Kill Switch Override Remove before flight pin /06
M6P Platform Power Configurations The configuration of solar panels is fully dependent on mission requirements. Therefore, for the purposes of configuration the Customer provides NanoAvionics with inputs such as: 1. Desired orbit parameters 2. Payload specifications (power and duty cycle) 3. Payload thermal requirements 4. Preliminary information on ground/orbital objects pointing (if any) 5. Other critical data which could have an impact on power and thermal configuration Example power options available to handle thermal loads through excess heat dissipation are within the folowing ranges: Default: no deployable panels configuration giving up to 9.5W OAP for payload High power deployable panel configurations giving up to 29W OAP for payload The above examples include, but are not limited to, possible panel configurations for the M6P platform. Note that the average power available for payload depends greatly on the CubeSat orbit and Customer mission requirements. M6P Software Overview The NanoAvionics system runs FreeRTOS real-time operating system, which is light weight, reliable, relatively simple and easy to use. The kernel is designed specifically for integral embedded systems and provides a full set of task scheduler, resource management and synchronization features. Implemented software solutions allow the Customer to save integration time and reduce mission risks. Solutions are capable of maintaining the platform and are flexible in order to build additional functionality and features specific to the Customer s mission. Satellite Platform Software (SPS) covers: 1. Flight Computer (FC) (includes attitude control and determination) subsystem; 2. Payload Controller (PC); 3. UHF radio subsystem (COMM); 4. Electrical power system (EPS); 5. Propulsion (Engine) Control Unit (ECU) subsystem. All configurable functions and telemetry of containing subsystems are accessible using CSP protocol over CAN bus during the mission and text console over UART during development. SPS API features: 1. Platform telemetry acquisition and storage 2. Platform configuration 3. Real-time clock 4. Hardware diagnostic 5. Attitude determination and control 6. Position estimation from TLE 7. Magnetic, Sun and Earth horizon vectors estimation 8. UHF radio downlink/uplink 9. CSP protocol support 10. Power distribution control 11. File transfer 12. Configuration 13. Sending beacon packets 14. Collecting and sending real-time telemetry packets 15. Executing scripts 16. SPS can be configured by NanoAvionics for each mission including additional functions, if requested by Customer 17. NanoAvionics integrated Command Line Interface (CLI) allows fast diagnostics out-of-the-box, configuration and telemetry readout using a human-friendly text-command interface /07
M6P Payload Installation The M6P platform allows easy and fast integration of the payload through standardized electric, data, software, mechanical and thermal interfaces. It is strongly recommended that the installation be supervised by NanoAvionics engineers to ensure smooth and reliable operations in orbit as well as safe orbital insertion of the satellite to start the mission successfully. The mechanical brackets and harness needed to accommodate the payload instruments are provided by NanoAvionics to ensure proper operational conditions. Thermal control, power and data interfaces are connected under the guidance or recommendations of the NanoAvionics team. Additional qualification, EM compatibility or functional testing might be performed if required by the Customer or launch provider for safety or flight acceptance reasons. The platform enables the Customer to use up to 4U for the payload, which is mechanically fastened to the structure using internal mechanical nodes. The layout of the platform allows the payload instruments to be exposed to the exterior of the satellite or to be kept covered under the share panels. Payload Interfaces Mechanical Layout The platform package also includes all required harness (wires and connectors) to connect the payload and prepare the flight software through programming/debugging/umbilical interfaces which allows debugging, software upload and charging of the satellite when fully integrated. During the entire integration process, whether performed at the Customer s premises or at NanoAvionics, it is strongly urged that NanoAvionics recommendations and guidance be followed for the benefit of the Customer. 225 mm 219.5 mm 95 mm /08
Payload Interfaces Data and Power All signals and power channels are available on Molex Pico-Lock type connectors. Serial I/O Primary: CAN RS422 x 2/ UART Optional: SPI x 3 I2C x 2 USART ADC x 14 PWM up to 6 Power PWM (H-bridge) x 3 GPIO x 16 Launch and Logistics NanoAvionics ca provide a piggyback-launch opportunity to Low Earth Orbit (LEO). NanoAvionics service includes a complete launch package taking care of all aspects related to launch, logistics of the satellite, and satellite- deployer-launch vehicle integration. The complete launch package service contains: Securing the launch opportunity on one of the suitable upcoming PSLV launches with a possibility to switch the launch time 6 months before agreed time with no additional charges; Arrangement of launch deployer; Logistics coordination and support coordination of Satellite and Ground Support Equipment logistics to the launch site and facilitating travel of personnel to and from integration facilities from the airport as well as equipment re-export if needed; Launch vehicle integration final satellite flight preparation campaign and, if required, satellite fueling operations. Final checkout of the satellite and integration with the launch vehicle at the launch site; Provision of the satellite orbit and attitude data at injection and commissioning support. Technical interface control (ICD) arrangement and coordination of technical interfaces, equipment, and documentation required for the launch acceptance; /09
Contact points Vytenis Buzas, CEO vytenis@n-avionics.com +370 663 53355 NanoAvionics office in US 1111 Brickell Ave. Suite 1100 FL 33131 Miami, United States of America +1 (305) 913-7106 Linas Sargautis, CCO linas@n-avionics.com +370 672 24429 Žilvinas Kvedaravičius, Sales Manager zilvinas@n-avionics.com +370 617 39167 NanoAvionics office in EU Mokslininku str. 2A, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania +370 663 77717 Company Code: 303 353 414 VAT: LT 1000 0892 3715 IBAN: LT 79 7300 0101 3983 7714 Bank: AB Swedbank Bank Code: 73 000 Swift Code: HABALT22 info@n-avionics.com n-avionics.com