DROP Deployable Solar Panels
Deployable CubeSat solar panelsfrom 1U to 16U
DROP deployable solar panels from 2NDSpace offer a modular design with dual, triple, or multi-wing configurations and the option for solar cells on both sides. This flexibility maximizes surface area and power generation, ensuring reliable performance and adaptable energy solutions for diverse CubeSat missions.
Reliability
Proven performance in space
Dual redundant deployment system
Redundant power lines
Redundant deployment feedback
ECSS compliant
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DROP-03
3U Deployable Solar Panel
Select below the number of wings:
Deployable elements: 1
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 7.5W
Backstring option: +7.5W
Body mounted option: +7.5W
Total Power: 22.5 W
Peak platform power: 22.5 W
OC Voltage: 15.6 V
Suggested for: 3U/6U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
Deployable elements: 2
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 15 W
Backstring option: +7.5W
Body mounted option: +7.5W
Total Power: 30 W
Peak platform power: 37.5 W
OC Voltage: 15.6 V
Suggested for: 3U/6U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
Deployable elements: 3
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 22.50 W
Backstring option: +7.5W
Body mounted option: +7.5W
Total Power: 37.5 W
Peak platform power: 52.5 W
OC Voltage: 15.6 V
Suggested for: 3U/6U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
DROP-08
8U/4U Deployable Solar Panel
Select below the number of wings:
Deployable elements: 1
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 10 W
Backstring option: +10W
Body mounted option: +10W
Total Power: 30 W
Peak platform power: 30 W
OC Voltage: 20.8 V
Suggested for: 8U/4U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
Deployable elements: 2
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 20 W
Backstring option: +10W
Body mounted option: +10W
Total Power: 40 W
Peak platform power: 50 W
OC Voltage: 20.8 V
Suggested for: 8U/4U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
Deployable elements: 3
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 30 W
Backstring option: +10W
Body mounted option: +10W
Total Power: 50 W
Peak platform power: 70 W
OC Voltage: 20.8 V
Suggested for: 8U/4U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
DROP-12
12U Deployable Solar Panel
Select below the number of wings:
Deployable elements: 1
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 20 W
Backstring option: +20W
Body mounted option: +20W
Total Power: 60 W
Peak platform power: 60 W
OC Voltage: 20.8 / 41.6V
Suggested for: 6U/12U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
Deployable elements: 2
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 40 W
Backstring option: +20W
Body mounted option: +20W
Total Power: 80 W
Peak platform power: 100 W
OC Voltage: 20.8 / 41.6V
Suggested for: 6U/12U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
Deployable elements: 3
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 60 W
Backstring option: +20W
Body mounted option: +20W
Total Power: 100 W
Peak platform power: 140 W
OC Voltage: 20.8 / 41.6V
Suggested for: 6U/12U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
DROP-16
8U/16U Deployable Solar Panel
Select below the number of wings:
Deployable elements: 1
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 25 W
Backstring option: +25W
Body mounted option: +25W
Total Power: 75 W
Peak platform power: 75 W
OC Voltage: 26 V
Suggested for: 8U/16U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
Deployable elements: 2
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 50 W
Backstring option: +25W
Body mounted option: +25W
Total Power: 100 W
Peak platform power: 125 W
OC Voltage: 26 V
Suggested for: 8U/16U
Deployment System: Dual redundant
Deployable elements: 3
Deployment Configuration: 135°/90°
Front side power: 75 W
Backstring option: +25W
Body mounted option: +25W
Total Power: 125 W
Peak platform power: 175 W
OC Voltage: 26 V
Suggested for: 8U/16U
Deployment System: Dual redundant