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ZeroCube

Flight proven TRL 9
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Overview

ZeroCube by TakeMe2Space is a CubeSat Onboard Computer (OBC) powered by Raspberry Pi and seamlessly integrated with NASA's cFS framework. It is the bridge to efficient and versatile CubeSat computing. ZeroCube makes it easy for satellite builders to extend the functionality in terms of software and hardware.

You can easily add mission specific apps without impacting the performance of the OBC, given the modular design of the software framework and also add multiple I2C sensors to the board. ZeroCube has an internal hardware watchdog that ensures the OBC never hangs during a long duration mission.

Specifications

Parameter Value
Overview
Name ZeroCube
Company TakeMe2Space
Category Onboard Computer
CubeSat form factor Yes
Flight proven Yes
TRL

Flight proven in a successful mission

9
Mechanical
Dry Mass

Source marks weight with an asterisk; no corresponding explanation is provided.

0.25kg
Envelope Shape Cuboid
Length 90.1mm
Width 95.6mm
Height 20.2mm
Board Form Factor

Stackable connector

CubeSat PC/104
Structural Materials

Hard anodised Al 6061 T6

Aluminum alloy
Electrical
Power Consumption (Per Mode)
Off 0W
Idle 1.6W
Nominal 2W
Peak 3.5W
Power Consumption
Typical 2W
Peak 3.5W
Data Interfaces

2 multiplexed UART; 6 multiplexed I2C; 2 HS-CAN; 1 RS-485; MicroUSB data; MIPI-CSI

CAN, RS-485, I2C, UART, Other
Digital I/O Line Count

3 PWM enabled

4
Performance
Processor Model Arm Cortex-A53
Processor Architecture

64-bit

Arm
Processor Core Count 4
Processor Clock Frequency 1000MHz
Supported Operating Systems

32 Bit raspbian bullseye

Linux
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40–85°C
Survival Temperature -55–85°C
Reliability
Design Life 5years
Qualification Standards

ISRO PSLV profile; ETL complete

Launch vehicle user's guide environment
Fault Tolerance Features

External watchdog configurable as an option

Watchdog
Pricing and procurement
Cost $2,800–$4,000
Fiscal year 2025
Lead time 1–2months
Customization / NRE Unknown
Other
Software Framework Compatibility

OrbitOS is a fork of NASA cFS

NASA cFS
Software API Languages

SDK

C

Files

Datasheet PDF · 1.5 MB · Nov 1, 2026
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