Microsatellites can offer extremely high levels of performance and reliability across various space applications. From high resolution Earth Observation (EO) cameras to powerful space-based internet services, microsatellites have the potential to generate significant value for modern industries.

NanoAvionics’ proven, mid-range microsatellite bus, the MP42, uses a 15″ ESPA-class separation ring and can accommodate payloads with a maximum mass of 75 kg. Payload height is flexible, as long as the total satellite height does not exceed 1300 mm. The large payload envelope provides flexibility for deployable antennas, booms, and other structures.

The MP42 is a highly modular system, with several configurable subsystems and deployable solar panel setups available, in order to meet customers’ precise mission performance, agility, and power requirements.

The system’s mission operations infrastructure, hardware and software elements have all been built to act as mission-specific building blocks, based on a baseline architecture that has been optimized for high-performance missions. This saves time and resources during integration by providing simpler and more repeatable processes.

The platform is also provided loaded with sample mission code (which is easily customized, extended, or replaced) and pre-qualified for fast flight acceptance testing, subject to mission requirements.

The platform can also include an optional electric or chemical propulsion system. This enables the mission to benefit from high-impulse maneuvers, such as orbital changes, collision avoidance, and de-orbiting, extending mission lifetimes and providing new capabilities for customers in today’s demanding market.