In-Orbit Demonstration mission. SatRevolution S. A. provides a satellite platform based on 1.5U bus for SteamJet Space Systems payload. Launch is planned on December 2020 with SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
CubeSat based demonstration mission
Altitude control Proof of concept
International co-development project with United Kingdom company SteamJet Space Systems
Subsystems
Payload
On-Board Computer
Communication subsystem
Guidance and Control
Electrical Power System
Chassis
Payload
SteamJet:
Unique progressive propulsion system
Steam-based propellant
Capable of altitude adjustements
Low power consumption required
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
S-band operational frequency 2400-2450 GHz
UHF transmission data rate 9,6 kb/s (option for 64 kb/s)
S-band transmission rate 0,5 Mb/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: 0,5 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 SteamJet Space Systems website.