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SpinLaunch has developed a new class of ultra-low-cost satellites. By utilizing mass manufacturing design principles, and reducing supply chain complexities, we lower satellite costs, without any impact to performance.
Our satellites are uniquely designed for our mass accelerator environment, while remaining qualified for traditional launch systems.
The SpinLaunch S-20 is a 12U, 20 kg bus designed for rapid development and experimentation in space. S-20 the ideal size mix for a range of applications, including LEO constellations for providing services covering Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), Internet of Things (IoT), Machine to Machine communications (M2M), Automated Identification Services (AIS) or Emergency communications platforms. The bus is also ideally suited for prototyping, technology development, and experimentation such as scientific research, space systems R&D, flight heritage qualification or Earth Observation (EO)... read more
S-20 is compatible with NASA GEVS and SpinLaunch's mass accelerator environments, including the shock, vibe, lateral-g loads, and thermal requirements. The buses unique feature includes a reinforced support structure on the chassis that enables qualification on the SpinLaunch launch system. Our Space Systems engineering team will offer additional design support for new space customers as well as operational services for those that need support managing their satellites in orbit.
The bus is configured with ~100W of available solar array with up to 6U of payload volume and 4kg payload mass pending performance requirements. The standard bus configuration will include the following components SP-20, EPS-20, BP-20, RW-20, 3X MT-20, in addition to various sensors. SpinLaunch can help to choose additional needed flight hardware such as the OBC, propulsion and communication from their preferred supplier list of components.
The S-20 is a low-cost, mass manufactured satellite bus designed for rapid development and deployment of commercial constellations. It is the ideal size mix for a range of applications, including LEO constellations that provide services such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), Internet of Things (IoT), Machine to Machine communications (M2M), Automated Identification Services (AIS) or Emergency communications platforms. The bus is also ideally suited for prototyping, technology development, and experimentation such as scientific research, space systems R&D, flight heritage qualification or Earth Observation (EO).
The 20kg bus is configured with ~100W of available solar array with up to 6U of payload volume and 4kg payload mass pending performance requirements. The standard bus configuration will include the following components SP-20, EPS-20, BP-20, RW-20, 3X MT-20, in addition to various sensors. SpinLaunch can help to choose additional needed flight hardware such as the OBC, propulsion and communication from their preferred supplier list of components.
S-20 is compatible with NASA GEVS and SpinLaunch's mass accelerator environments, including the shock, vibe, lateral-g loads, and thermal requirements. The bus's unique features include a reinforced support structure on the chassis that enables qualification on the SpinLaunch launch system. Our Space Systems engineering team will offer additional design support for new space customers as well as operational services for those that need support managing their satellites in orbit.
SpinLaunch’s S-200 is a low-cost enterprise class satellite under development, designed for LEO constellations of several dozen to several thousand satellites. The satellite provides a platform for the more power intensive constellations that would otherwise use a large expensive GEO satellite such as telecommunications and global earth observation.
While the S-200 is adaptable to ESPA rideshare systems, it is ideally suited for the SpinLaunch system. A unique feature with this bus includes a reinforced support structure on the chassis that enables qualification for the SpinLaunch environment. Our Space Systems engineering team will offer additional design support for customers as well as operational services for those that need support managing their satellites in orbit.
The bus comes with 1000W of available solar array (3000W peak power system) and up to 64U of payload volume with 40kg of mass (200kg total satellite mass) pending performance requirements. The system also includes an electric propulsion system with fuel to accommodate your mission needs and pointing capabilities up to +/- .01 deg pending subsystem configuration.
The S-200 is a low-cost, highly flexible satellite platform for Low Earth Orbit applications. The clean-sheet bus design provides high performance for a variety of payloads, such as telecommunications and global earth observation. The S-200 takes advantage of SpinLaunch's unique approach to producing mass manufactured, high-quality space components.
High-Power Bus Capable of 1000W (3000W peak)
Clean-sheet design for high production rate
Lithium ion battery cells
2 to 7 year design life
LEO Orbit (200 to 800km with an option for MEO)
Flexible payload configurations
Efficient electric propulsion
High-throughput data downlinks
High-precision and agile pointing
While the S-200 is adaptable to ESPA rideshare systems, it is ideally suited for the SpinLaunch system. A unique feature with this bus includes a reinforced support structure on the chassis that enables qualification for the SpinLaunch environment. Our Space Systems engineering team will offer additional design support for customers as well as operational services for those that need support managing their satellites in orbit.
The RW-20 is a custom reaction wheel specifically designed for use in both the SpinLaunch mass accelerator, as well as traditional launch systems. An embedded motor controller allows the RW-20 to function as a single unit, or in the standard 4-unit pyramid alignment. The motor controller is designed to work directly with the SpinLaunch EPS. The RW-20 has been designed to support the S-20, to meet the high precision pointing needs of demanding payloads. The RW-20 is recommended for use in combination with SpinLaunch magnetorquers for the most effective attitude control system.
Each reaction wheel is precisely balanced to ensure the best possible performance and operates efficiently up to speeds of 3000RPM. The RW-200, under development, is a larger version of the RW-20 intended for use in the S-200 bus.
Max Torque:
Power Consumption:
Momentum Storage:
Speed Range:
Size:
Mass:
40 mNm
450mW@ 3000RPM
26.5 mNms
300 – 3000 RPM
113mm x 91mm x 84mm Deployed
600g
Custom deployment mechanism to mitigate loading on the bearings
Configurable in standard pyramid configuration or as a standalone unit
Onboard driver
PC 104 mounting compatible
The RW-20 reaction wheel required significant design enhancements to ensure launch compatibility, as the large mass of a flywheel, in an angled position, can cause problems in a high g environment. The RW-20 utilizes an industry-standard bearing and motor design, mounted on a novel deployable arm and load supporting baseplate. The deployment system allows for the mass-efficient flywheel to be supported on the baseplate while the bearings are isolated from the load path during launch. Once in orbit, the flywheel deploys to a 45-degree angle and locks in place for attitude control. Using this approach, SpinLaunch keeps production costs low by utilizing standard components, without sacrificing performance.
Our Space Systems engineering team is working with suppliers, customers and universities from around the world to enable the rapid, cost-effective deployment of small satellite constellations. Reach out to us to learn how your mission can fly with SpinLaunch.
Our Space Systems engineering team is working with suppliers, customers and universities from around the world to enable the rapid, cost-effective deployment of small satellite constellations. Reach out to us to learn how your mission can fly with SpinLaunch.
