Satellite Platforms

HSFL can design, build, test, launch, and operate 1-100 kg small satellites for science, technology validation, education among other purposes. HSFL provides integrated satellite platforms with NASA and Air force space qualification standards. New and custom satellite buses can also be designed and delivered according to the client's needs.

With a state-of-the-art clean room and test equipment, a mission operations center, launch capabilities and UHV/VHF, S-band and X-band ground stations in the middle of the Pacific HSFL can provide turnkey space missions to Low Earth Orbits.

HSFL R&D Satellite Platforms:

  • MicroSat R&D missions for under $10M.
  • HSFL accepts risk to test new space technologies while training workforce
  • Integration and Test Facilities available to industry partners.
  • Tailored mission operations solutions with COSMOS.

For further inquiries please contact info@hsfl.hawaii.edu

HSFL Satellite Buses

Class

HS-3

HS-6

HS-12

HS-50

HS-100

Size

3U

6U

12U

50 kg

100 kg

Pointing

<2°

<2°

<1°

<1°

<1°

Comm. Options

UHF, VHF, S-Band, X-Band, GlobalStar

UHF, VHF, S-Band, X-Band, GlobalStar

UHF, VHF, S-Band, X-Band, GlobalStar

UHF, VHF, S-Band, X-Band, GlobalStar

UHF, VHF, S-Band, X-Band, GlobalStar

Payload

1 kg, 1W

2 kg, 5W

4 kg, 10W

10 kg, 10-20W

30 kg, 20-30W