Nanosatellite Components Catalogue German Orbital Systems -Cubesat Battery Pack -Cubesat Electrical Power System -Picosatellite Camera -Cubesat Onboard Computer -Cubesat Solar Panel -Cubesat Structure -Sun Sensor -Picosatellite UHF Transceiver -Picosatellite Dual UHF Transceiver -Picosatellite HISPICO -Pricing Examples

1. German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstreasse 10-11 D-10553 Berlin
Office: +49(0)30 / 34060309
Fax: +49(0)30/577055201
E-Mail: info@orbitalsystems.de
Web: www.orbitalsystems.de
NANOSATELLITE COMPONENTS
Document No: Cat_PSC_V1.0
Issue: A
Date: 17.01.2017
CATALOGUE

2. TEAMWORK
DESIGN
ENGINEERING
German Orbital Systems is a Berlin based company
which is specialized in miniaturized satellite
hardware. It has been established in 2014 by
former scientific staff of the Technical University
of Berlin. Our products are based on experience
from 10 successful satellite missions including
TUBSAT and BEESAT. The company provides
understandable solutions for educational
CubeSats, as well as sophisticated Microsatellite
Missions.
In close Cooperation with our partner company
ECM space technologies, we offer turnkey
solutions including ground, space and launch
segment.
We believe space technology does not have to be
complicated and expensive,
demystifying rocket science
is our mission.

3. LAUNCH
MAIT
Manufacturing Assembly
Integration Testing
SUCCESS

4. German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Interfaces
Wires 2xVCC, 2x GND
Mechanical 4 x 3.2 mm through holes
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -40°C to 80°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8g RMS ( 6.7gAcc.), 1000g shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass 175g / 250g / 325g
Outer Casing Aluminium
Outline Dimensions 91x96(L x W in mm)
Height 19mm / 19mm / 26 mm
Functional Characteristics
Cells 2x2 / 2x3 / 2x4
Nominal Voltage 2 x 3.7V
Discharge Current 5A / 7.5A / 10A (max.)
Capacity(typical) 5.2 Ah / 7.8 Ah / 10.4 Ah
CUBESAT
BATTERY PACK
FEATURES
• PC-104 Standard
• Flight heritage from multiple missions
• Rechargeable lithium polymer packs
• Overcharge protection
• Overdischarge protection
• Overcurrent protection
• Batteries sealed in epoxy resin
• CubeSat Power Supply
• 8x M3 thread hole for additional periphery
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
Our battery pack is a lightweight and cost-
saving solution for small satellites. It is fully
compatible with our CubeSat structures and
every small satellite using the PC-104
standard. It already has flight heritage from
multiple missions and has proven itself as a
reliable power supply during these missions.
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de

5. Interfaces
Data Ports BUS: I2C/ CAN, EGSE: UART
Mechanical 4x3.2mm through holes
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -40°C to 80°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8g(6.7g Acceptance), 1000g shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass 71g
Outline Dimensions 96x91x14(L x W x H in mm)
Functional Characteristics
Current Output 2A / 4A unregulated
Solar Array Connectors 6
Power per Array 7.5W
Nominal Voltage 5V or 3.3 V
Battery Pack Connectors 2
German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
CUBESAT ELECTRICAL
POWER SYSTEM
FEATURES
• PC-104 Standard
• 8 configurable and monitored output channels
• Monitoring 24 telemetry values
• Separate OBC power supply
• I2C Sun Sensor Interface
• 3-Axis Magnetic Coil Interface and Controller
• 1.8V, 2.5V and 3.3V precision Voltage references
• 2 Antenna deployment connectors and controller
• RBF pin and Deployment switch connectors
• CubeSat Kit compatible
• Basic OBC Functions
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
Our EPS has been tailored as a lightweight and
cost-saving solution for small satellites. It
achieves best performance in cooperation
with our solar arrays and battery cases, but
can be used in any PC-104 standard small
satellite. It features OBC capabilities and an
I2C interface.

6. German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Interfaces
Data Ports SPI, Ethernet, RS485
Mechanical 4 x M2.5 side holes
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -40°C to 80°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8g(6.7g Acceptance), 1000g Shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass (Core only) 80g
Outline Dimensions 44x42x42 (HxLxW in mm)
Functional Characteristics
Sensor Type CMOS
Resolution 10MP
Pixel Size 1,67µm
CPU 432MHz
Non Volatile Mem. 256 MB (NAND flash)
RAM 128 MB
Voltage 5V
Input Current 0.3 A
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
PICOSATELLITE
CAMERA
FEATURES
• C-Mount lens interface allows lens diversity
• 432 MHz ARM 9 core CPU with DSP
• Multiple data interface versions available
o SPI, Ethernet, RS485
• Embedded Linux operating system
• PC-104 adapter plate available
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
The GOS nanosatellite Camera is optimized for
CubeSats remote sensing Earth and its
environment. Its diversity in potential optics
allows for a lot of different use cases. A 600km
Orbit Cubesat with the here shown 23mm
optics can deliver a 40m/p resolution.

7. Interfaces
Power 3.3V
Payload Data Ports I2C, SPI, CAN, USART, Ethernet, USB
Mechanical 4x3.2mm through holes
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -40°C to 80°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8g(6.7g Acceptance), 1000g Shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass 64g
Outline Dimension
including connector pins
90x96x24(LxWxHin mm)
Functional Characteristics
Processing Unit MCU ARM STM32F427
Clock Speed Up to 180 MHz
SRAM 256kB internal, 1 MB external
Flash Memory 2MB and 2GB shielded external
System bus I2C or CAN
German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
CUBESAT
ON BOARD COMPUTER
FEATURES
• PC-104 Standard
• Communication module interface
o 2 x UHF com. Interface
o Support of IQ Wireless HISPICO
• MEMS 3D Gyro for attitude determination
• External Watchdog
• Real Time Clock
• PC-104 System Bus Connectors
• Designed for CubeSat Kit
• ADC channels for external use
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
Our OBC is a lightweight and cost-saving
solution for small satellites. It is fully
compatible with all other GOS products. But
due to its wide range of potential payloads
and PC-104 standard, it can reliably be used in
any other small Satellite.

8. Interfaces
Ports I2C
Mechanical Customizable, Standard:GOS structure
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -40°C to 80°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8g(6.7g Acceptance), 1000g Shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass ( 1U/2U/3U) 43g/69g/97g
1U Dimensions 99x99x9 (L x W x H in mm)
2U Dimensions 81x230x6.5 (L x W x H in mm )
3U Dimensions 81x330x6.5 (L x W x H in mm)
Functional Characteristics
Power 2.3 W per Unit
Efficiency 30%
German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
CUBESAT
SOLAR PANEL
FEATURES
• Space qualified triple junction GaAs solar cells
• Integrated magnetic coils
• Integrated Sun Sensor and temperature Sensor
o See GOS Sun Sensor for more details
o Can be replaced by your payload
• MCU for easy decentralized access
• Available in:
o 1U 2 Cells
o 2U 4 Cells
o 3U 6 Cells
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
Our solar panels feature an integrated sun
sensor and are fully compatible with our
CubeSat EPS and structures. Although the
mechanical mounting is flexible and can be
accommodated to any other small satellite
structure.
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9. Interfaces
Mechanical comp. All current orbital deployers
Qualification Data
Random Vibration 8g(6.7g Acceptance), 1000g Shock
Physical Characteristics
Material Aluminium
Mass 1U/2U/3U/6U/12U 180g/344g/525g/1kg/2kg
1U Dimensions 113x100x100 (L x W x H in mm)
2U Dimensions 225x100x100 )L x W x H in mm)
3U Dimensions 327x100x100 (L x W x H in mm)
6U Dimensions 327x200x100 (L x W x H in mm)
12U Dimensions 327x200x200 (L x W x H in mm)
German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
Our CubeSat structures are an extremely
lightweight and cost-saving solution as a base
for small satellites. They feature high
modularity and stability, while being
compatible to all current small satellite orbital
deployers.
CUBESAT
STRUCTURE
FEATURES
• Proven Stability
• Extremely light weight
• Integrated Deployment Switch
• Available in:
o 1 U, 2U and 3U
• Flexible Interior layout
• Simple Integration

10. Interfaces
Power Supply 3.3V to 5V
Data Ports Ops: I2C / Debug: UART
Mechanical 4 x 2.2mm through holes
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -40°C to 80°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8 g RMS (6,7g Acc.)1000g shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass 9.7g
Power Ops:4.4mA / Sleep: 3mA
Outline Dimensions 81x36x9 (L x W x H)
Functional Characteristics
Field of View 140°
Update Rate Up to 10Hz
Precision 0.5°
German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
SUN SENSOR
FEATURES
• Sun Sensor with 140° Field of View and 0.5°
precision
• Temperature Indicator
• On board data processing
• I2C data output with an accuracy of 0.01°
• Small form factor
• Attitude calculation
• Orientation of Solar arrays towards the Sun
• Mounting on / near to solar arrays
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
Our sun sensor is a lightweight and cost-
saving solution for small satellites. It is fully
compatible with our CubeSat structures and
solar arrays but can also be used as a sun
sensor module for bigger satellites. The
sensor features an I2C interface and requires
no additional electronics.

11. Interfaces
Data Ports CAN, RS-232, UART,SPI
Mechanical 4x3.2mm through holes
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -40°C to 80°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8g(6.7g Acceptance), 1000g Shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass 24 g
Outline Dimensions 95x45x8 (L x W x H in mm)
Functional Characteristics
Frequency Range 430-440 MHz
Transmit Power 0.5W – 2W (adjustable)
Modulation GMSK BT 0.3 & 0.5
Data Rate 4800bps(9600bps)
Data Protocol D-STAR, Mobitex, Free Format
German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
PICOSATELLITE
UHF TRANSCEIVER
FEATURES
• D-Star compatibility
• On-Board Doppler correction
• Space qualification on SPUTNIX and BST
• Voice Repeater
• Data Packet Transmission
• Inter-satellite link
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
Our UHF Transceiver is the first space tested
communication module that supports the
D-Star format. It is currently in use on
SPUTNIX and BST satellites and has proven its
reliability. It is a lightweight and cost-saving
solution for small satellites.

12. Interfaces
Data Ports CAN, RS-232, UART,SPI
Mechanical 4x3.2mm through holes
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -40°C to 80°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8g(6.7g Acceptance), 1000g Shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass 48 g
Outline Dimensions 90x96x8 (L x W x H in mm)
Functional Characteristics
Frequency Range 430-440 MHz
Transmit Power 0.5W – 2W (adjustable)
Modulation GMSK BT 0.3 & 0.5
Data Rate 4800bps(9600bps)
Data Protocol D-STAR, Mobitex, Free Format
German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
PICOSATELLITE DUAL
UHF TRANSCEIVER
•
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
Our Dual-UHF Transceiver is the first space
tested communication module that supports
the D-Star format. It is currently in use on
SPUTNIX and BST satellites and has proven its
reliability. It is a lightweight and cost-saving
solution for small satellites.
FEATURES
• GOS Dual UHF Transceiver in PC104- Format
• D-Star compatibility
• On-Board Doppler correction
• Space qualification on SPUTNIX and BST
• Voice Repeater
• Data Packet Transmission
Inter-satellite link

13. Interfaces
Data Ports SPI, UART
Mechanical 4x M3 holes
Qualification Data
Operating Temp. -20°C to 50°C
Design Life Time 2yr LEO
Random Vibration 8g(6.7g Acceptance), 1000g Shock
Physical Characteristics
Mass 100g (with housing)
Outline Dimensions 95 x 46 x 15 (LxWxH in mm)
Functional Characteristics
Frequency Range 2.2 – 2.29 GHz
Transmit Power 27dBm
Modulation DQPSK
Data Rate 1Mbps
Data Protocol TURBO-Code, r=0.5
Power Consumption 5W
German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact:
info@orbitalsystems.de
www.orbitalsystems.de
PICOSATELLITE
HISPICO
FEATURES
• RF bandwidth of 1.3 MHz
• 50Ω, SMA RF interface
• Either SPI or UART data connector
• 2 highly integrated modules in one housing
o Radio Front End
o Controller
HERITAGE
Our company is a spin-off from the TU Berlin.
Being one of the most renowned addresses in
Europe when it comes to satellite technology,
the TU Berlin has successfully launched 10
satellites. Following the design philosophy
and using the component base from these
projects allows us to provide reliable and
robust solutions for small satellites at a
market transforming price.
HISPICO is a radio communication solution for
a broadband downlink transmission from
satellites to ground stations, originally
developed at TU Berlin in cooperation with IQ
Wireless. Due to its miniaturized dimensions
and power consumption, the transmitter is
suitable for 1U CubeSats as well as nano
satellites.

14. Subsystem Remark Amount Price
Structure incl. UHF Antennas 1 $ 3.500
3U Solar Array incl. Mag Coil 3 $ 18.000
1U Solar Array incl. Mag Coil 2 $ 6.000
Custom 3U Solar Array
incl. Mag Coil, &
Antenna Deployment
Mechanisms
1 $ 4.500
EPS 3U EPS 1 $ 5.000
Battery Pack 7.5 Ah 1 $ 4.000
OBC 1 $ 4.000
Dual UHF Module 1 $ 13.000
Sun Sensor coarse calibration 6 $ 12.000
Harness 1 $ 2.000
Basic Software Package 1 $ 10.000
Integration and Testing
Integration of satellite,
acceptance level testing
1 $ 20.000
Total $ 102.000
Pricing Example
Basic „Barebone“ 3U Satellite
for On-Orbit Technology Demonstration

15. Pricing Example
Basic „Barebone“ 6U Satellite
for On-Orbit Technology Demonstration
Subsystem Remark Amount Price
Structure Incl. UHF antennas
1 $ 5.000
3U Solar Arrays 2 Solar Arrays on 6U side
6 $ 36.000
2U Solar Array 1 $ 3.500
EPS Optimized for 6U, failure
tolerant
1 $ 8.000
Battery Pack 7,5 Ah
2 $ 8.000
On Board Computer redundant
1 $ 8.000
Dual UHF Module D-STAR compatible
1 $ 13.000
S-Band Transmitter 1 $ 7.800
S-Band Patch Antenna 1 $ 4.000
Sun Sensor fine calibration
6 $ 13.200
AOCS board Incl. Magnetometer,
Gyroscopes, GPS 1 $ 8.000
GPS Antenna 1 $ 2.000
reaction wheel module 1 $ 30.000
magnetorquer assembly 1 $ 8.000
Payload Interface and
Data Handling Board 1 $ 6.000
Basic Software Package 1 $ 18.000
Integration and Testing
Procedures
Integration of Satellite,
acceptance level Testing 1
$ 30.000
Total $ 208.500
3 axis
3 axis

16. German Orbital Systems GmbH
Reuchlinstrasse 10
10553 Berlin, Germany
Contact
Office: +49(0)30 / 34060309
Fax: +49(0)30/577055201
E-Mail: info@orbitalsystems.de
Web: www.orbitalsystems.de