Key highlights

Space Inventor’s 12U satellite is equipped with an electric propulsion system and four 100 mNms reaction wheels, providing exceptional manoeuvrability and control. It also supports advanced pointing accuracy with optional dual star trackers (10-20 arcseconds) and six fine sun sensors, making it suitable for missions requiring precise attitude control, such as Earth observation, rendezvous, and tactical communication.

With payload volumes of 6-8 units and a payload mass capacity of 6-9 kg, the 12U offers ample space for larger or more complex payloads, while maintaining the high agility and fine pointing capabilities typical of smaller platforms. The X-band high-speed downlink at 100 Mbps, coupled with up to 64 GB of data storage, ensures rapid and efficient data handling.

This platform delivers the performance typically seen in microsatellites, within a CubeSat framework, making it perfect for missions requiring higher power, larger payloads, and precise operational control. Whether for scientific, military, or commercial missions, the 12U platform is built to exceed expectations.

Applications

State-of-the-art power distribution modules for efficient energy management
Equipped with a suite of cutting-edge attitude sensors, including star trackers, fine sun sensors, and IMU, ensuring high accuracy pointing knowledge
Capable of manoeuvring from different orbital slots in Geostationary orbit
Four best-in-class momentum wheels with low micro-vibration levels guarantee precise control
Secure decommissioning of satellite after mission
Safe decommissioning: Atmosphere disposal protocol

Key features

Your payload dimensions:
8 Units
Solar Panel Configuration:
From 80 W in sun-tracking mode
Platform Mass:
17 kg
Sun Sensors:
7x
Redundant Radio Links:
2200 - 2290 MHz 10 Mbps uplink and downlink via S-band 7900 - 8400 MHz 100 Mbps downlink via X-band
Redundant Data Storage:
64 GB
Propulsion Electric:
From 4.000 Ns
Chemical: Configurable
Reaction Wheels:
4 x 100 mNms / 20 mNm
Payload Data Interfaces:
CAN, Ethernet, RS422 SpaceWire, LVDS
Power:
Nominal voltage: 28 V
Capacity: 200 Whr
Dual hot redundant
Fully separated buses
Control Modes (using any vector in body frame):
Nadir, Inertial, Sun Pointing, Ground Spot Tracking, Ground Track Dual mode (e.g. nadir + sun optimized tracking)
Attitude Determination:
2 x Star Trackers: Cross Bore Axis 1.5 arcsec, Bore axis 10 arcsec, 2 x Gyros, 2 x Magnetometers

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Last updated: 2026-01-08