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6U CubeSat / Nanosatellite M6P

Today, a 6U CubeSat is a high-performance, reliable, and versatile system, unlocking new capabilities for commercial Earth observation and communication applications, governments, national security, and space science. NanoAvionics’ standard M6P nanosatellite bus, with Light, Mid, and Max configurations, offers ample payload mass and performance for single-satellite missions or constellations.

The M6P offers industry-leading flight heritage in Earth observation, remote sensing, 5G IoT communications, and many other technology and commercial demonstrations. Its pre-configured onboard systems, built on CubeSat design specifications, and its CubeSat structure make integration quick and easy, allowing you to focus on your payload performance.

With robust components, radiation testing, and quality assurance, our 6U satellite buses ensure your mission’s reliability in low Earth orbit. NanoAvionics can also help you with radio frequency licensing, launch procurement using leading launch service providers, and in-orbit operations through our 24/7 mission operation center and our partners’ global ground station networks.

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M6P Light
Base performance
M6P Mid
Fast downlink
M6P Max
High pointing accuracy
Available Payload Power (Sun Tracking)
Available Payload Mass
Available Payload Mass With Propulsion
Available Payload Volume
Available Payload Volume With Propulsion
Max Allowable S/C Mass
Data Rates (Uplink/Downlink)
Absolute Knowledge Error
The AKE values are reached if the satellite angular velocity does not exceed 0.6 deg/s. The ADCS performance is impacted if this angular velocity is exceeded.
Absolute Performance Error
The APE values are reached if the satellite angular velocity does not exceed 0.6 deg/s. The ADCS performance is impacted if this angular velocity is exceeded.
17.5 W
7.5 kg
6.5 kg
3 U
2 U
16 kg
1 Mbps / 3 Mbps
4.31° (1σ)
4.40° (1σ)
14.5 W
7 kg
6 kg
2.5 U
1.5 U
16 kg
1 Mbps / 80 Mbps
4.31° (1σ)
4.40° (1σ)
12.5 W
7 kg
6 kg
2.5 U
1.5 U
16 kg
1 Mbps / 80 Mbps
0.04° (1σ)
0.08° (1σ)
Base performance
Available Payload Power (Sun Tracking)
17.5 W
Available Payload Mass
7.5 kg
Available Payload Mass With Propulsion
6.5 kg
Available Payload Volume
3 U
Available Payload Volume With Propulsion
2 U
Max Allowable S/C Mass
16 kg
Data Rates (Uplink/Downlink)
1 Mbps / 3 Mbps
Absolute Knowledge Error
The AKE values are reached if the satellite angular velocity does not exceed 0.6 deg/s. The ADCS performance is impacted if this angular velocity is exceeded.
4.31° (1σ)
Absolute Performance Error
The APE values are reached if the satellite angular velocity does not exceed 0.6 deg/s. The ADCS performance is impacted if this angular velocity is exceeded.
4.40° (1σ)
Fast downlink
Available Payload Power (Sun Tracking)
14.5 W
Available Payload Mass
7 kg
Available Payload Mass With Propulsion
6 kg
Available Payload Volume
2.5 U
Available Payload Volume With Propulsion
1.5 U
Max Allowable S/C Mass
16 kg
Data Rates (Uplink/Downlink)
1 Mbps / 80 Mbps
Absolute Knowledge Error
The AKE values are reached if the satellite angular velocity does not exceed 0.6 deg/s. The ADCS performance is impacted if this angular velocity is exceeded.
4.31° (1σ)
Absolute Performance Error
The APE values are reached if the satellite angular velocity does not exceed 0.6 deg/s. The ADCS performance is impacted if this angular velocity is exceeded.
4.40° (1σ)
High pointing accuracy
Available Payload Power (Sun Tracking)
12.5 W
Available Payload Mass
7 kg
Available Payload Mass With Propulsion
6 kg
Available Payload Volume
2.5 U
Available Payload Volume With Propulsion
1.5 U
Max Allowable S/C Mass
16 kg
Data Rates (Uplink/Downlink)
1 Mbps / 80 Mbps
Absolute Knowledge Error
The AKE values are reached if the satellite angular velocity does not exceed 0.6 deg/s. The ADCS performance is impacted if this angular velocity is exceeded.
0.04° (1σ)
Absolute Performance Error
The APE values are reached if the satellite angular velocity does not exceed 0.6 deg/s. The ADCS performance is impacted if this angular velocity is exceeded.
0.08° (1σ)
Why NanoAvionics Cubesats/Microsatellites?
  • Driving key small satellite developments for over 10 years
  • 50+ Satellites in orbit with 300+ in development
  • 94,44% full mission lifetime success rate (5,56% partial success) compared to 72,69% (15,4% partial) industry average
  • Rigorous product and quality assurance processes with heavy focus on radiation testing
  • Truly agnostic manufacturer, not competing with our customers by becoming a data provider
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Highlighted missions
LEMU Nge
2024-08-16
Client Name Lemu
The Lemu Nge mission is the world’s first satellite dedicated exclusively to global biodiversity observation. Equipped with an hyperspectral imager, it delivers 5m GSD commercial-grade images across 32 bands in the 450–900 nm range. The mission's goal is to monitor and protect Earth’s ecosystems, supporting efforts to address climate and environmental challenges.
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Tiger-7 & Tiger-8
2024-03-04
Client name OQ Technology
Tiger-7 and Tiger-8 further expand the world's only 5G Narrowband-IoT constellation in low Earth orbit. These 6U nanosatellites, manufactured by NanoAvionics, play a critical role in enhancing OQ Technology's global IoT coverage and connectivity solutions.
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NinjaSat
2023-11-11
Client Name MITSUI
NanoAvionics supplied the satellite platform for Japan's NinjaSat mission, now operational in space. This mission observes X-ray emissions from cosmic phenomena, utilizing NanoAvionics' expertise in delivering precise and reliable in-orbit demonstration solutions for advanced scientific research.
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DEWA SAT-2
2023-04-15
Client Name DEWA (DUBAI ELECTRICITY AND WATER AUTHORITY)
DEWA SAT-2 features a high-resolution camera (4.7 metres) that is used for Earth observation missions. The high-resolution camera provides continuous line-scan imaging in seven spectral bands from an approximately 500km orbit. The satellite is also equipped with Infrared equipment to measure greenhouse gases. It’s a 2nd satellite NanoAvionics manufactured for DEWA.
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MilSpace 2
2023-01-03
Client Name Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI) & Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR)
The MilSpace 2 mission focuses on radar signal detection and analysis from orbit, supporting research in space-based surveillance and defense applications. The satellite features a custom payload integration tailored to the mission’s objectives.
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