IOD/IOV

In-Orbit Demonstration Flight Opportunity

Explore the frontier of space technology with Rapid Cube’s upcoming In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) Flight Opportunity, tailored for customers seeking to elevate their systems to space heritage by 2025. Our innovative approach involves the development of four cutting-edge 16U CubeSats, offering ample volume for the in-orbit demonstration and validation of groundbreaking payloads. Positioned in a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO) at an altitude ranging from 400 to 500 kilometers, this exclusive opportunity beckons research institutions and companies alike to attain in-orbit verification and flight heritage for their pioneering technologies and systems. Join us on this thrilling journey towards the future of space exploration and technology advancement.

PLATFORM FEATURES

CubeSat Class	20 kg
CubeSat Size (Stowed)	22 x 22 x 44 cm (16U)
Bus Architecture	Failure-tolerant
Available Payload Mass	5-10 kg
Available Payload Volume	5U – 11U
Average Payload Power Available	15W -30W
Attitude control	Pointing < ± 1° (option: < ± 0.1°) Pointing < ± 5° (option: < ± 0.5°)
Telemetry and Telecommand	2.0/2.2 GHz (S-band, FDD) upto 100 kbps (Uplink) upto 2 Mbps (Downlink)
Data Link	8 GHz (X-band) upto 100 Mbps
Orbit	400-500 km SSO
Design lifetime	2 years

APPLICATION AREAS

In-Orbit Demonstration / In-Orbit Verification

Internet of Things (IoT)

Inter-satellite communication

Earth Observation

Science and Research

What we offer

If you decide to fly on our AICP mission, we will:

support in coordinating interfaces between the payload and the spacecraft.
support in planning of your equipment’s in-orbit demonstration scenarios.
perform periodic reviews until the payload is ready for integration within the spacecraft.
perform functional testing of full-spacecraft after integration of the payload.
manage and coordinate the launch campaign.
provide payload data received from your equipment.

Interested in flying wth us?