
Overview
The cutting-edge ηDragonfly is a nano-class satellite that revolutionises space delivery by enabling the deployment of multiple satellites in a single launch. The ηDragonfly combines microsatellite performance and reliability within the compact CubeSat-class parameters, eliminating the need for additional launcher pods.
Weighing just 50 kg, ηDragonfly is engineered to deliver 5+ years of in-orbit operation and is designed for sensitive imaging payloads. Leveraging validated avionics components from the successful EOS SAT-1 satellite mission launched in January 2023, ηDragonfly ensures top-tier performance and reliability.
Attitude and Orbit Control
Pointing Control Stability → <0.005°/sec (3-sigma)
Pointing Control Accuracy → <0.01° (3-sigma)
Slew Rate → Up to 12°/sec
Communications
S-Band TMTC → 400 kbps down, 150 kbps up
X-Band Data Downlink → 2.6 Gbps (peak)
Electrical Power System
Solar Array Peak → 113–197 W
Orbit Average Power (OAP) → 71–125 W
Electrical Interfaces
TMTC → CANBus, RS422/RS485, GigE
Data → LVDS / SpaceWire / SerDes
Properties
Overview
- Name
- ηDragonfly Bus
- Supplier
- Dragonfly Aerospace
- Type
- SmallSat Bus
- Flight proven
- No