The versatile system is pre-installed and pre-qualified for a faster, simpler setup, allowing users to focus more time and effort on high-value tasks such as payload integration and testing. It can accommodate payloads with a total mass of 22kg and a maximum footprint of 280 x 325 mm. The payload’s height is flexible as long as the total satellite height does not exceed 1300 mm.

Despite being only slightly larger and heavier than most higher-end nanosatellites, the MP42H can provide far greater mission capabilities and redundancy opportunities, thanks to the extra avionics volume, better thermal management, and larger payload interface. And these benefits are built-in – achieving such improved performance levels often requires additional non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs, so the readymade MP42H will ultimately provide significantly more capabilities for only a marginal price increase in comparison.

As with all of NanoAvionics’ proven platforms, the MP42H is a highly modular system. Configurable subsystems and operational protocols are included which enable faster setup. The system also has sample mission code pre-installed so that testing can commence immediately upon delivery.

The MP42H bus is equally well-suited for use in single-satellite missions or as the standardized platform for an entire constellation.

The MP42H is highly versatile and is optimized for remote sensing, high data throughput and complex communications missions, emergency communications, and fundamental research missions. In all missions and applications minimal reconfiguration of the existing system setup is needed and a range of standardized data interfaces, components, and protocols add to the reliability and performance of the platform.

The MP42H can also be equipped with a propulsion system, if required, that enables the satellite to carry out high-impulse orbital maneuvers. This adds to the flexibility and reliability of the system as well as extending satellite lifetime.