M6P

High-Performance Multi-Purpose 6U Nano-Satellite Bus

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Preconfigured Nano-Satellite Buses serving highly demanding commercial satellite missionsREGULAR CONNECTIVITY

MULTI-PURPOSE

POWERFUL AND RELIABLE HARDWARE

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 Inter-satellite Data Relay

System (IDRS) enabling data link service via GEO satellites. This

system allows M6P to meet the highest level requirements for

data latency and acquired data-base refresh rates.

M6P is a highly versatile bus – its performance capabilities are

optimized for IoT, M2M, AIS, ADS-B applications, and supports EO

Payloads

All of the M6P subsystems have been flight-proven during

commercial, scientific and technology demonstration missions.

Latest technology developments are implemented to ensure the

practical reliability of the platform. Critical systems such as the

Flight Computer, Payload Controller, Electric Power System and

all others are 20krad radiation-tolerant and have an expected

lifetime of at least 5 years in LEO in nominal conditions.

HIGH PAYLOAD DATA DOWNLINK SPEED

Up to 100 Mb/s downlink on the X-Band.

4U–5U OF PAYLOAD VOLUME

PRECONFIGURED

PROPELLED BY GREEN CHEMICAL PROPULSION SYSTEM (EPSS)

Efficient hardware layout, which utilizes the so called “tuna cans”,

allows a maximization of volume available for the payload. It also

ensures robust power properties and thermal control for sophisti-

cated and sensitive payloads, such as measurement and remote

sensing instruments. M6P is the most volume efficient nano-satellite

bus on the market.

Ready to use satellite bus for your mission. Minimal software and

hardware customization is needed, enabling fast lead times and

low satellite cost.

Product architecture allows for the operation of your payload

along with the entire bus using a set of simple commands provided

by NanoAvionics.

The default configuration of the M6P satellite is suitable for 80%

of missions where payload fits into 4U (2U x 2U) of volume.

Additionally, 1U of space is available for missions that do not

require a propulsion unit.

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The EPSS enables satellites to perform 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 unique

customers' missions and allows significant savings on constella-

tion maintenance costs. The propulsion unit also provides

satellites with a decommissioning utility at the end of the mission,

meeting space debris mitigation requirements of ESA and NASA.

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NanoAvionics. Engineering the Future of Commercial Space

COMPANY’S EXPERTISE

M6P - Preconfigured Satellite Bus

NanoAvionics is a globally operating small satellite prime,

providing End-to-End Space Infrastructure and enabling a

wide range of satellite missions and applications through its

economically viable technology.

NanoAvionics’ consists of more than 100 driven and skillful

employees with over 85 satellite missions and commercial

projects successfully completed to date.

The company has 5 hubs globally with sophisticated

facilities in North America, Europe and the United Kingdom

to support day-to-day design, engineering, and manufac-

turing activities: ISO 7 class certified cleanroom with ISO 5

clean areas, Thermal-Vacuum chambers, modern design,

analysis and manufacturing tools, as well as assembly and

testing procedures following ESA’s and NASA‘s standards.

All of this allows to serve the needs of company's 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 clusters established with reliable

suppliers, manufacturers, test facilities and launch providers

worldwide.

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M6P Bus Specifications

General Features

Payload Controller (PC)

Payload Communication

Power SystemNanoAvionics

“EPS”

Total empty bus mass: 4500 g / 5500 gPayload volume: up to 5UM6P bus is already pre-integrated (mechanically, electrically and functionally tested) and pre-qualified to be immediately ready for payload IntegrationSample mission code is pre-installed for the Customer to be able to run system diagnostics upon delivery of the bus, and for quick payload integration

ARM 32-bit Cortex™ M7 CPU with clock speed up to 400 MHz (configurable)512 KB of FMC-connected FRAM256 MB of external NOR-FLASH for data storagemicroSD NAND Memory support (up to 2 x 32 GB)2x512 KB of FRAM (SPI) for frequently changing data storage

CAN, SPI, RS422/UART and 100BASE-TX Ethernet portMain Electrical Interfaces

Access to M6PSoftware Interface:

Satlab S-Band Full-duplex Transceiver SRS-3 (Default)• Receiver frequency range: 2025-2110 MHz• Transmitter frequency range: 2200-2290 MHz• Data rate TX: 500 kbps (without FEC)• Data rate RX: 128 kbps• Modulation: GMSK• Output Power: up to 30 dBm

Satlab S-Band Full-duplex Transceiver SRS-4 (Optional)• Receive frequency range: 2025-2110 MHz• Transmit frequency range: 2200-2290 MHz• Data rate TX: up to 10 Mbps• Data rate RX: 128 kbps• Transmit & Receive Modulation: BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK (only transmit)• Transmit power: adjustable 20-30 dB

X-Band Transmitter (Optional)• Bitrate: 3-50 Mb/s in Flight Configurable or 100 Mb/s Fixed• Frequency Downlink: 8025-8450 MHz• Modulation: OQPSK or QPSK• Output Power: 30-33 dBm• Contains LVDS Interface

Large bus’s housekeeping data packets can be requested also as well as other highspeedS-band and X-band radio equipment options.

Input, output converter efficiency: up to 96%Fail-safe design

8 cells, 7.4 V, 13600 mAh, 92 WhBatteries:

4 regulated voltage rails: 3.3 V; 5 V; 3 V-18 V; (configurable)Up to 18 regulated configurable – 3.3 V / 5 V / 3-18 VTypical output channel current: 3.13 AHigh output power (up to 175 W)

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Solar Panels (GaAs)

Triple junction GaInP/GaInAs/Ge epitaxial structure solar cellsECSS standard compliantHighest efficiency solar cells on the market – 30 % average efficiencyNASA-qualified low outgassing solar cell adhesive

Outputs (Over-current protected):

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ARM 32-bit Cortex™ M7 CPU with clock speed up to 400 MHz (configurable)User-friendly consoleTelemetry loggingMission planner with time-scheduled script/task execution support

Inertial and Magnetic Sensors SystemFine Sun SensorsStar TrackerIMU

ADCS sensors:

3.2 mNm

Thrust per Thruster: 1N BOL to 0.25N EOLMaximum Total Impulse (N-sec): >1000Specific Impulse: 220 sPropellant mass: 0.5 kg

One Reaction Wheel Maximum Torque:

NanoAvionics Reaction Wheel System Specifications:

20 mNms

• Nominal magnetic dipole strength of X, Y and Z axis magnetorquer coils @ 5 V: 0.42 Am2

• Position accuracy: ± 2.5 m• Velocity accuracy: ± 0.1 m/s• Time Accuracy: ± 10 ns (if pulse-per-second signal is used)

• Power consumption of X, Y and Z axis magnetorquer coil @ 5 V: 860 mW

One Reaction Wheel Maximum Momentum Storage:

Magnetorquers "SatBus MTQ" Specifications:

GPS System Receiver Specifications:

Main Satellite CAN BusBattery chargingEPS Kill Switch ResetEPS Kill Switch Override

Contains the following interfaces through 16-pin connector:

Reaction Wheels SystemIntegrated Magnetorquers

Sun pointing modeNadir pointing modeVelocity pointing modeGround geodetic coordinate pointing modeClient defined pointing mode

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Dual modular redundant UHF communication systemARM 32-bit Cortex™ M4 CPU with clock speed up to 72 MHz (configurable)External interfaces: 3xUART, CAN, GPIOFrequency range: 395-440 MHz (UHF)Modulations: GFSK2 Bit rate (two way): up to 19.2 kb/sRX sensitivity: -122 dBmMaximum RF output power: up to 3 W

Attitude control type: 3-axis stabilizationAttitude pointing accuracy: up to ±0.1°Attitude pointing knowledge: up to 0.05°Stability accuracy (Jitter): ± 0.004°/s (at f > 4 Hz)Attitude maneuver ability (Slew rate): Up to 5°/sOperational modes:

Actuators:

Flight Computer (Including ADCS

functionality)NanoAvionics“SatBus 3C2”

Reaction wheel, Magnetorquer and GPS

systems

Propulsion SystemNanoAvionics“EPSS C1.5”

Umbilical Connector

Command, Control and TelemetryNanoAvionics

“SatCOM UHF”

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M6P Bus Power Configurations

M6P Software Overview

The configuration of solar panels is fully dependent on mission requirements. Therefore, for the configuration estimation the Customer shall provide NanoAvionics with inputs such as:

The NanoAvionics system runs the open source 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.

All configurable functions and telemetry of containing subsys-tems are accessible using CSP protocol over CAN bus during the mission and text console over UART during development. SPS API features:

Implemented software solutions allow the Customer to save integration time and reduce mission risks. Solutions are capable of maintaining the bus and are flexible to build additional functionality and features specific to the Customer’s mission.

Satellite Bus Software (SBS) covers:

Flight Computer (FC) (includes attitude control and determi-nation) subsystem;

Payload Controller (PC);

UHF Radio subsystem (COMM);

Electrical Power System (EPS);

Propulsion (Engine) Control Unit (ECU) subsystem.

Bus telemetry acquisition and storageBus configurationReal-time clockHardware diagnosticAttitude determination and controlPosition estimation from TLE and GPSMagnetic and Sun vectors estimationUHF Radio downlink/uplinkCSP Protocol supportPower distribution controlFile transferFirmware update with golden image supportSending the beacon packetsCollecting and sending real-time telemetry packetsExecuting scriptsSBS can be configured by NanoAvionics for each mission including additional functions, if requested by CustomerNanoAvionics’ integrated Command Line Interface (CLI) allows fast diagnostic out-of-the box, configuration and telemetry readout using a human-friendly text-command interface

Desired orbit parameters

Payload specifications (power and duty cycle)

Payload thermal requirements

Preliminary information on ground/orbital objects pointing (if any)

Other critical data which could have an impact on power and thermal configuration

Example power options available practically to handle thermal loads through excess heat dissipation are within the following ranges:

Note that average power available for payload highly depends on the CubeSat orbit and Customer mission requirements.

Default: No Deployable Panels Configuration Giving up to 19 W OAP in SSO with Continuous Sun Tracking

High Power Deployable Panel Configurations Giving up to

53 W OAP in SSO with Continuous SunTracking

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The M6P bus allows easy and fast integration of the payload through standardized electric, data, software, mechanical and thermal interfaces as well as extensive documentation and professional Customer support. NanoAvionics engineers can also perform the Payload integration in order to ensure smooth and reliable operations throughout the entire mission lifetime.

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 bus enables the Customer to use up to 5U for the payload, which is mechanically fastened to the structure using internal mechanical nodes. The layout of the bus allows the payload instruments to be exposed to the exterior of the satellite or to be kept covered under the share panels.

NanoAvionics has extensive documentation and excellent customer support, allowing you a smooth and quick payload integration. If you have a need to, you can request the Payload integration to be performed by NanoAvionics.

The mechanical brackets and harness needed to accommodate the payload instruments are provided by NanoAvionics to ensure mechanical rigidity and stability of the payload allocation. Thermal control, power and data interfaces are connected under the guidance or recommendations of the NanoAvionics team.

The bus package also includes all required harnesses (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.

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M6P Payload Installation

Payload Interfaces – Mechanical Layout

Serial I/O

Primary:• CAN• RS422 / RS485 / UART x 2Optional:• SPI x 3• I2C x 2• UART x 2 (4 in total)

• ADC x 6• PWM up to 6 • Power PWM (H-bridge) x 3•

GPIO x 12

Launch and Logistics

Payload Interfaces – Data and Power

All signals and power channels are available on Molex Pico-Lock type connectors.

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NanoAvionics offers a piggyback-launch opportunity to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) with all commercially available launch vehicles. NanoAvoinics services includes a complete launch package taking care of all aspects related to launch, logistics of the satellite, and satellite-deployer-launch vehicle integration. More specifically, the company offers:

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Securing a launch opportunity on one of the suitable upcoming launches, with the possibility to switch the launch time 6 months before agreed time with no additional charges;

Technical interface control – arrangement and coordina-tion of technical interfaces, equipment, and documenta-tion required for the launch acceptance;

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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 altitude data at ejec- tion and commissioning support.

Logistical coordination and support – coordination of Satellite and Ground Support Equipment logistics to the launch site, facilitating travel of personnel and equip-ment re-export if needed;

NanoAvionics has extensive experience in operating satellites in an optimal manner, taking into account data and power constraints, while using payload instruments on-board the satellite. The company's satellite operations centre offers cost-effective support for satellite operations, while ensuring the highest standards of data security. To meet demanding customers’ missions’ requirements, NanoAvionics have developed powerful mission control software which is capable of handling multiple satellite missions.

The company provides global coverage using its extensive ground stations network, which includes NanoAvionics owned ground stations in Denmark, Lithuania and the USA, as well as commercial partners' ground stations in over 200 locations around the globe (KSAT, LeafSpace, AWS and others).

Mission Operations

Points of Contact

NanoAvionics US, LLC-216 W Sand Bank Rd, Suite #4,Columbia, Illinois 62236, USA+1 602 284 7997us@nanoavionics.com

NanoAvionics EU-Mokslininkų str. 2A,LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania+370 663 77717 info@nanoavionics.com

NanoAvionics UK, Ltd-Belvedere House, Basing View,Basingstoke, Hampshire.RG21 4HG+ 44 7 418351681uk@nanoavionics.com

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