CubeSat Design Specification
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The CubeSat Design Specification is the foundational standard that defines the size, interfaces, and requirements for CubeSat-class miniature satellites used in space missions worldwide.
Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
CubeSat standard
ⓘ
engineering specification ⓘ technical standard ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
CubeSat-class miniature satellites
ⓘ
standardized nanosatellites ⓘ |
| defines |
CubeSat center-of-mass requirements
ⓘ
CubeSat coordinate system conventions ⓘ CubeSat deployment interfaces ⓘ CubeSat deployment switch requirements ⓘ CubeSat envelope constraints ⓘ CubeSat environmental test requirements ⓘ CubeSat form factor NERFINISHED ⓘ CubeSat mass constraints ⓘ CubeSat mechanical interfaces ⓘ CubeSat protrusion limits ⓘ CubeSat rail interface ⓘ CubeSat safety requirements ⓘ CubeSat size classes ⓘ CubeSat umbilical and access port guidelines ⓘ |
| hasDomain |
CubeSats
NERFINISHED
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small satellites ⓘ space systems engineering ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
to ensure compatibility between CubeSats and deployers
ⓘ
to improve safety of CubeSat launch and deployment ⓘ to standardize CubeSat physical characteristics ⓘ |
| hasScope |
interface requirements with launch vehicle and deployer
ⓘ
mechanical design requirements for CubeSats ⓘ |
| influences |
CubeSat deployer design guidelines
ⓘ
launch provider CubeSat requirements ⓘ |
| specifies |
CubeSat 12U size
ⓘ
CubeSat 16U size ⓘ CubeSat 1U size ⓘ CubeSat 2U size ⓘ CubeSat 3U size ⓘ CubeSat 6U size ⓘ CubeSat access port clearances ⓘ CubeSat center-of-mass location limits ⓘ CubeSat deployment interface with P-POD-like deployers ⓘ CubeSat deployment interface with other rail-based deployers ⓘ CubeSat deployment switch actuation directions ⓘ CubeSat deployment switch minimum number ⓘ CubeSat deployment switch travel requirements ⓘ CubeSat material restrictions ⓘ CubeSat rail dimensions ⓘ CubeSat rail surface finish requirements ⓘ CubeSat sharp edge and snagging restrictions ⓘ CubeSat tip-off rate limits at deployment ⓘ CubeSat venting requirements ⓘ maximum CubeSat envelope dimensions ⓘ maximum CubeSat mass per unit ⓘ |
| supports | global interoperability of CubeSat missions ⓘ |
| usedBy |
CubeSat deployer manufacturers
ⓘ
commercial small satellite companies ⓘ government space agencies ⓘ university satellite developers ⓘ |
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CubeSat