In-Orbit Demonstration mission. SatRevolution S. A. provides a satellite platform based on 1.5U bus for Aurora Propulsion Technologies payload. Launch is planned on December 2020 with SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
CubeSat based demonstration mission
Attitude and orientation control Proof of Concept
International co-development project with Finnish company Aurora Propulsion Technologies
Subsystems
Payload
On-Board Computer
Communication subsystem
Guidance and Control
Electrical Power System
Chassis
Payload
Plasma Brake Module (PBM):
Lightweight deorbiting system
capable of deorbiting up to 1000kg satellite from 1000km
Low power consumption required
Attitude Control System (ACS):
Resistojet propulsion module
Water-based propellant
Capable of attitude adjustments
6 individual thrusters
On-Board Computer
Main processor: MSP430FR5994
16 MHz, 2 MB MRAM 256 KB FRAM,
Ultra Low-Power Modes
Communication subsystem
2 × UHF & S-band
UHF operational frequency 435-438 MHz
UHF transmission data rate 9,6 kb/s (option for 64 kb/s)
Range 400-500 km
Guidance and Control
Orientation accuracy: ~2 deg
Maximum random offset below 0,5 deg/s/axis
Electrical Power System
Payload power output: 24 W
Open circuit voltage: 6,3 V
Solar panels efficiency 22%
Chassis
1.5U Structure
CNC manufactured of Aluminium 7075 alloy
Hard anodized and oxidized
For more information please visit Aurora Propulsion Technologies website.