Satellites and subsystems > Power solutions > Solar panels > DMSA: Deployable Multifunction Solar Array with embedded antennas, magnetorquers and sensors
Key highlights
The EXA DMSA/1 (Deployable Multifunction Solar Array for 1U) is the upgraded version of the latest DSA 1/A, it is EXA's entry level product of a family of deployable solar arrays based on artificial muscles for CubeSats in the range of 1U to 6U. The arrays fold into a panel attached to the CubeSat structure just as another solar panel and once in orbit it deploys to full extension, it includes deploy and release contact sensors and its own deploy control board.
It includes embedded antennas that range from VHF to L band. The DMSA antennas are embedded in its structure as 2 monopoles or 1 dipole and they deploy with the solar array.
The DMSA also has an embedded magnetorquer, sun and temperature sensors. It is possible to configure different solar cells like EXA low-cost solar cells or AzurSpace 3G-30 for very high-power missions. The maximum folded thickness is 6.25 mm for the 3-panel array.
Every array is tested and qualified in EXA's facilities and it is shipped with full reports.
Key features
- Heritage release with artificial muscles, spring operated deploy
- Release within 5 seconds, Deploys immediately
- Embedded antennas can be configured as 2 monopoles or 1 dipole, frequency range from VHF to L-band
- Includes Release control board and contact sensors
- Sun sensors and temperature sensors embedded
- Designed for LEO missions and requirements
- Manufactured according to space standards and custom mission design
- Functional, performance, thermal bake out and vibration tests provided with documentation.
- Very thin, 6.25mm folded, each panel is only 1.5mm thick
- Discounts for complete mission sets
- Compatible with ISIS and Pumpkin Structures
- Compliant to CubeSat Standard
- Compatible with QuadPack and ISIPOD Launch Adapters
Flight heritage
TRL9 since 2013, 40+ missions
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Distributors
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Last updated: 2026-05-13
DMSA: Deployable Multifunction Solar Array with embedded antennas, magnetorquers and sensors
list price: starts at 4,840 EUR
lead time: 2 mo
Technical specs
70 g (2 panels)
92 g (3 panels)
3 – 3.2 V (bottom side)
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