Complete CubeSat Mission Package
Full hardware + integration + testing with optional launch rideshare. A complete 1U–3U CubeSat mission, ready for universities, startups, and research labs.
Includes: CubeSat structure • Power • OBC • Comms • ADCS (optional) • Camera payload • Payload integration • Regulatory support • Launch slot • Deployment • Mission support
Launch portion is optional and can be reallocated.
Customers may remove the launch cost from the full package and reallocate it toward
additional hardware, payload upgrades, or mission services.
Minimum configuration: Complete hardware + components + camera payload for $160,000.
Why Teams Choose NanoCube Space
Turnkey Missions
Everything from hardware to launch in one predictable package.
University‑Ready
Designed for academic teams, research labs, and student programs.
Launch Integration
Compliance, documentation, testing, and deployment handled for you.
Transparent Pricing
One fixed price: $226,000 for a complete CubeSat mission.
Educational Workshops & Mission‑Grade Training
The real product isn’t just hardware — it’s the ability to operate in space. NanoCube Space offers live and on‑demand workshops that teach teams how to track, decode, and work real satellites using the same tools we use in‑house.
Decode Real Satellites From Home
Learn how to use SDR#, GPredict, and GNU Radio to receive and decode live satellite signals. Track passes, correct Doppler, and extract real telemetry and images from orbiting spacecraft.
Build a NanoCube‑Style Ground Station
Step‑by‑step guidance to assemble a mission‑grade ground station: antennas, SDRs, software stack, and SatNOGS integration — mirroring the exact workflow used for CubeSat operations.
Intro to Satellite & Space Operations
A complete beginner‑to‑operator path: orbital basics, TLEs, Doppler, link budgets, and how to treat a satellite as a moving RF target using real‑world tools.
ISS, Weather & CubeSat Data
Focused sessions on receiving ISS SSTV, APRS, and weather satellite imagery, plus decoding CubeSat beacons and scientific payload data where modulation and licensing allow.
Satellite Ops for Licensed Hams
Tailored for the amateur radio community: work FM and linear satellites, call the ISS during ARISS events, and integrate your station into SatNOGS while staying within regulatory boundaries.
CubeSat Mission‑Ops Bootcamp
A structured program for academic teams: from concept to ground‑station operations, including TLE handling, mission logging, and scientific data extraction from real spacecraft.
Operational Transparency & Space‑Grade Bookkeeping
Behind every NanoCube Space mission is a backend built like an aerospace supplier, not a hobby project. Our bookkeeping and accounting are structured around a CubeSat‑focused Chart of Accounts, including supplier sourcing and Bill‑of‑Materials (BOM) management for every satellite hardware component we ship or integrate.
CubeSat‑Focused Chart of Accounts
Mission costs are broken down by structure, power, OBC, comms, ADCS, payload, testing, and launch services. Each line item is mapped to a dedicated CubeSat account code for audit‑ready traceability.
Supplier‑Linked BOMs
Every frame, PCB, radio, solar panel, harness, and fastener is tracked in a structured BOM with vendor, part number, lead time, and cost captured in our accounting system.
Space‑Grade Supplier Sourcing
We maintain a curated list of aerospace‑grade suppliers and COTS vendors, so your mission hardware is sourced from known, repeatable, and documented channels.
Clean Mission Financials
Hardware, integration labor, regulatory work, and launch brokerage are separated in our books, giving universities and startups clear documentation for grants, audits, and internal reviews.
Our Operational Backend: Powered by Odoo ERP
NanoCube Space runs on Odoo, a modern, integrated open‑source ERP platform trusted by aerospace and hardware companies worldwide. Odoo provides a single source of truth for all mission‑related processes — from customer inquiry to on‑orbit support — ensuring traceability, efficiency, and audit‑readiness for every CubeSat or full mission we deliver.
Core Modules We Use
Sales + CRM: Quotation creation, mission booking, customer pipeline, and personalized proposals for hardware‑only or full‑mission packages.
Purchase & Inventory
Automated procurement from curated suppliers, real‑time stock tracking of CubeSat components (frames, OBCs, radios, panels), lot/serial traceability, and replenishment rules to prevent delays.
Manufacturing (MRP)
Bills of Materials (BOM) management for every satellite configuration, work orders for integration & assembly, production scheduling, quality checks, and shop‑floor execution during build phase.
Project Management
End‑to‑end mission tracking: milestones for design, integration, testing, regulatory filings, launch integration, and post‑deployment operations — with Gantt views, task assignments, and progress reporting.
Accounting & Invoicing
Transparent financials: milestone‑based invoicing, expense tracking, revenue recognition per mission phase, and clean separation of hardware vs. launch vs. services costs.
After Purchase / Mission Flow
Once you book: Sales order → triggers BOM & procurement → manufacturing/integration orders → project tasks for testing & compliance → inventory delivery → launch coordination → post‑launch support tickets & traceability — all linked in one system for seamless visibility and documentation.
This Odoo‑powered backend ensures every CubeSat mission is managed with aerospace‑grade precision, full traceability, and real‑time status updates — so your team always knows exactly where your satellite stands from order to orbit.
Hardware & Add‑Ons
Flight‑ready 2U CubeSat structures available for turnkey missions
2U CubeSat being stacked and integrated with PCBs during final assembly
Structures & Frames
1U–3U composite frames
ADCS Systems
Optional precision pointing
Communications
UHF/VHF/SDR + optional laser links
Power Systems
Solar panels + batteries
On‑Board Computers
Flight‑ready OBCs
Payload Modules
Cameras, sensors, experiments
Ground Stations
Optional phased‑array kits
Testing Tools
Integration harnesses & diagnostics
Affordable Complete 2U CubeSat – Now Available for $8,999!
Build or integrate your own 2U CubeSat using this high‑quality COTS BOM. Perfect for universities, startups, hobbyists, or low‑budget missions. All components are flight‑capable COTS parts with links and current pricing. Total component cost for required items: ~$6,630 (leaving room for integration & extras).
Complete 2U CubeSat Kit – Ready for Your Payload & Mission
2U CubeSat BOM — Numbered List + URLs + Costs
- 2U CubeSat Structure — Gran Systems
URL: https://gransystems.com/products/cubesat-structure/2UCubeStructure
Cost: $1,200 - PyCubed Plus Avionics Board
URL: https://cubesataero.com/shop/pycubed-plus-avionics-board-111
Cost: $1,500 - ISISpace Solar Panels (Body-Mounted) (Order 4 panels: X+, X–, Y+, Y–)
URL: https://www.cubesatshop.com/product/single-cubesat-solar-panels/
Cost: $650 each → $2,600 total - NCR18650B Li-ion Battery Cells (x2)
URL: https://www.digipart.com/part/NCR18650B
Cost: $12 each → $24 total - DIANN 2-Slot 18650 Battery Holder
URL: https://www.amazon.com/DIANN-10pcs-18650.../dp/B0BJV9ZL3J
Cost: $9 - Nichrome Wire — 32 AWG (Burn-Wire Deployment)
URL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09827CY5K
Cost: $7 - Stainless Steel Antenna Restraint Bracket
URL: https://www.amazon.com/Anina-Antenna.../dp/B0F444FJF7
Cost: $9 - EnduroSat UHF Antenna III
URL: https://www.endurosat.com/products/uhf-antenna-iii/
Cost: $1,200 - RFM98W UHF Transceiver Module
URL: https://lynxpi.io/products/rfm98w-433s2
Cost: $12 - u-blox MAX-M10 GNSS Receiver
URL: https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/max-m10-series
Cost: $25 - Swissbit Industrial microSD Memory Card
URL: https://www.swissbit.com/.../nand.../microsd-memory-cards/
Cost: $35 - JST-PH 2.0 Pre-Crimped Cable Kit
URL: https://www.amazon.com/Connector-Pre.../dp/B08T89ZK2Q
Cost: $9 - BME280 Environmental Sensor
URL: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBXBKZ5M
Cost: $9 - Arducam OV5642 Camera Module (Optional Payload)
URL: https://www.amazon.com/Arducam-Module.../dp/B013JUKZ48
Cost: $30
🧮 TOTAL COST CALCULATION (Required Items Only)
Structure: $1,200
PyCubed Plus: $1,500
Solar Panels (4×): $2,600
Batteries + Holder: $24 + $9 = $33
UHF Antenna: $1,200
RFM98W: $12
GNSS: $25
microSD: $35
Harnessing: $9
Nichrome: $7
Bracket: $9
Required Total = $6,630
Prices are approximate and subject to supplier changes. Full integration, testing, and regulatory support available separately through NanoCube Space packages.
Downloadable Pre‑Written Regulatory Templates
These are the same internal templates we use for our own missions — structured, cleaned up, and ready for teams who want a real head start on regulatory filings. Every file below is a direct download.
FCC Application Template
A complete FCC small‑sat / experimental filing structure with example language for mission description, RF parameters, ground segment, and risk profile.
IARU Coordination Template
Mirrors the Amateur Satellite Frequency Coordination Request Form with pre‑filled example text for CubeSat‑style missions.
ITU Filing Outline
A high‑level outline of the technical and regulatory data your administration will need for ITU filings, plus a checklist of required parameters.
Export Control Checklist
A practical, plain‑language checklist covering EAR/ITAR considerations, foreign partners, data handling, and review triggers.
These templates are starting points — they save you years of guesswork and give your team a mission‑ready baseline for regulatory paperwork.
For CubeSat Developers: OBC, Flight Software & FreeRTOS
NanoCube Space provides a complete, developer‑friendly flight‑software stack built on industry‑standard tools. Teams do not need to write their own spacecraft operating system — we deliver a fully integrated STM32 + FreeRTOS mission architecture.
STM32‑Based On‑Board Computer (OBC)
Every mission includes a modern ARM‑based STM32 flight computer with aerospace‑grade reliability, deterministic timing, and robust peripheral support for radios, sensors, memory, and payloads.
FreeRTOS Mission Framework
All mission logic runs on FreeRTOS, enabling predictable task scheduling, subsystem isolation, watchdog protection, and clean modular design for payloads and experiments.
Vendor SDK + HAL Integration
We integrate the manufacturer’s SDK and HAL, including radio drivers, EPS interfaces, sensor drivers, flash memory access, and bootloader support — so developers don’t need to handle low‑level hardware.
Complete Flight‑Software Stack
Our standardized mission framework includes the command & telemetry system, mission state machine, beaconing, payload control, deployment logic, error handling, and ground‑station compatibility (GNU Radio, GPredict, SDRSharp).
What CubeSat Teams Can Write (Optional)
Advanced teams may extend the mission by adding:
- Custom payload logic
- Additional telemetry channels
- New command handlers
- Experiment automation
- Research‑specific algorithms
- Data‑processing or compression modules
What CubeSat Teams Do Not Need to Write
NanoCube Space handles all spacecraft‑critical software internally, including:
- OBC drivers
- HAL code
- Radio interface
- EPS / power system interface
- Bootloader logic
- Safe‑mode behavior
- Watchdog system
- Telemetry framing & packet formats
- Command parsing & validation
- Mission state machine
Your satellite arrives fully operational, with all core flight software integrated and tested. Teams may extend the mission — but never need to build the spacecraft OS from scratch.
Integrated SatNOGS Ground‑Station Workflow
NanoCube Space supports full integration with the SatNOGS global ground‑station network as part of our end‑to‑end CubeSat mission operations workflow. SatNOGS provides automated pass scheduling, RF reception, and data forwarding through a distributed network of community and institutional ground stations.
Our flight‑software architecture is designed to be SatNOGS‑compatible out of the box, using standardized beacon formats, Doppler‑corrected frequency planning, and GNU Radio decoding blocks that align with SatNOGS pipelines. This enables:
- Automated beacon reception across the SatNOGS global network
- Standardized downlink frames compatible with SatNOGS decoders
- Automated pass scheduling and observation requests
- Forwarding of received frames to mission control for analysis
- Integration with GPredict for Doppler‑corrected uplink planning
- Cross‑compatibility with GNU Radio and SDRSharp for local operations
This workflow mirrors how professional CubeSat teams operate: SatNOGS handles global reception coverage, while NanoCube Space provides the mission‑control software, decoding tools, and flight‑software compatibility required for seamless operations from launch to deorbit.
Hardware Integration Workflow
NanoCube Space specializes in CubeSat hardware integration — assembling, configuring, and validating complete spacecraft hardware stacks for universities, startups, and research teams. We deliver a fully integrated satellite platform ready for launch provider acceptance.
1. Component Sourcing
We procure flight‑ready components from trusted suppliers including Gran Systems, Orion Space, CubeSatAero, EnduroSat, CubeSatShop, u‑blox, Swissbit, and others. All parts are tracked through a structured BOM with vendor, lead time, and documentation.
2. Mechanical Integration
Structures, frames, rails, and deployer‑compatible interfaces are assembled using aerospace‑grade fasteners and mounting hardware. Fit checks ensure compliance with CubeSat standards.
3. Electrical Integration
Power systems, OBC, radios, sensors, and payloads are wired, harnessed, and verified for continuity, grounding, and EMC considerations according to mission requirements.
4. Functional Testing
End‑to‑end tests validate EPS behavior, boot sequences, radio links, telemetry framing, payload control, and safe‑mode transitions using our standardized flight‑software stack.
5. Environmental & Interface Checks
Where required, we coordinate vibration, thermal, and deployment‑interface checks to align with launch provider requirements and ensure mechanical compatibility.
6. Launch & Post‑Deployment Support
Once integrated, we support documentation, interface control, and post‑deployment TLE acquisition, plus ground‑station configuration for first‑contact and ongoing operations.
Post‑Deployment TLE & Mission Tracking
After deployment, NanoCube Space supports teams with post‑deployment orbit acquisition and tracking. We work with public TLE sources and tracking tools to identify, confirm, and maintain your satellite’s catalog ID and orbit.
TLE Acquisition
We monitor candidate objects, compare predicted vs. observed passes, and help confirm which TLE set corresponds to your spacecraft.
Ground‑Station Updates
Once identified, we update GPredict, SatNOGS, and local ground‑station configurations so your team can reliably track and decode every pass.
Mission Analytics
Frame counts, link performance, and pass statistics are logged and analyzed, forming the basis of mission reports and scientific publications.
Contact & Support
Whether you’re a university team, a startup, a research lab, or an amateur operator looking to level up, NanoCube Space can tailor missions, workshops, and ground‑station workflows to your goals.
Mission & Hardware Inquiries
Ask about full missions, hardware‑only kits, or integration support.
Workshops & Training
Book live or remote educational sessions for your team or program.
Amateur Radio & SatNOGS
Get guidance on integrating your station into satellite and CubeSat workflows.
Mission Workflow: From Concept to Orbit
NanoCube Space provides a complete, transparent, aerospace‑grade workflow for CubeSat missions. Every step is documented, traceable, and designed for universities, startups, and research teams.
1. Mission Definition
Orbit selection, payload requirements, regulatory planning, and mission objectives.
2. Hardware Assembly
Structure, OBC, EPS, comms, ADCS, and payload integration using aerospace‑grade suppliers.
3. Flight Software Integration
STM32 + FreeRTOS mission framework, command/telemetry, deployment logic, and watchdog systems.
4. Testing & Validation
Functional tests, vibration, thermal‑vacuum, deployment checks, and ground‑station compatibility.
5. Launch Integration
Documentation, ICD compliance, rideshare integration, and deployment readiness.
6. Mission Operations
SatNOGS integration, GPredict planning, GNU Radio decoding, and ongoing support.
Compliance & Licensing
CubeSat missions require strict regulatory compliance. NanoCube Space handles the full licensing pipeline so your team can focus on science, engineering, and payload development.
FCC Licensing
Frequency allocation, emissions compliance, and ground‑station coordination.
IARU Coordination
Amateur‑band coordination for CubeSat downlinks and beaconing.
ITU Filings
Orbital parameters, frequency filings, and international registry submissions.
Export Control
Documentation for ITAR/EAR compliance and international collaboration.
Launch Provider Requirements
ICDs, safety reviews, deployment approvals, and integration documentation.
Testing & Integration
Every CubeSat undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliability in orbit. Our testing pipeline mirrors professional aerospace standards.
Functional Testing
Subsystem validation for OBC, EPS, comms, ADCS, and payloads.
Environmental Testing
Thermal‑vacuum cycles, vibration testing, and deployment shock verification.
Communications Testing
GNU Radio decoding, beacon verification, and SatNOGS compatibility checks.
Deployment Testing
Rail‑compatibility checks, fit tests, and deployment‑switch validation.
Ground‑Station Integration
GPredict Doppler planning, SDRSharp monitoring, and mission‑control setup.
Launch Provider Overview
NanoCube Space partners with global launch providers to offer reliable, flexible rideshare opportunities for CubeSat missions across LEO, SSO, polar, and cislunar trajectories.
Rideshare Launches
Affordable access to orbit through multi‑payload missions.
Deployment Systems
Rail‑standard deployers, spring‑loaded mechanisms, and safety interlocks.
Orbit Options
LEO, SSO, polar, and cislunar trajectories depending on provider availability.
Integration Support
ICDs, safety reviews, documentation, and launch‑site coordination.
Mission Readiness
Final checkouts, deployment approval, and pre‑launch verification.
Post-Deployment Orbit Acquisition & TLE Process
After separation from the deployer and initial stabilization, NanoCube Space supports operators through the critical phase of orbit determination and Two-Line Element (TLE) acquisition. Accurate ephemeris data is essential for ground station pointing, Doppler compensation, pass scheduling, and conjunction assessment.
1. Immediate Post-Deployment
Launch providers typically supply predicted state vectors or pre-separation ephemeris shortly after deployment. These are used to generate provisional TLEs or orbit solutions for initial acquisition attempts, antenna pointing, and beacon/Doppler predictions while waiting for cataloged data.
2. Cataloging by 18th Space Control Squadron (18 SPCS)
The U.S. Space Force's 18 SPCS detects, tracks, and catalogs new objects using the space surveillance network. For rideshare missions with multiple deployments, initial identification can take hours to days (or longer in clustered separations) due to correlation challenges and prioritization of sensor tasks.
3. Official TLE Publication
Once cataloged, General Perturbations (GP) data—commonly referred to as TLEs—are published via Space-Track.org (requires free registration and user agreement acceptance for access to GP/TLE data and API). TLEs are updated regularly (often hourly) based on observations.
4. CelesTrak as Primary Distribution Mirror
CelesTrak aggregates and redistributes Space-Track GP data in TLE, 3LE, and modern OMM formats, with user-friendly queries (e.g., by NORAD CATID, international designator, or group files like cubesat.txt). It serves as the de facto industry standard for rapid, public access without API throttling concerns.
5. Operator Identification & Reporting
In clustered deployments, operators may need to downlink beacon/telemetry to confirm identity, then report positive identification to 18 SPCS via Space-Track for catalog update (assigning correct object name to NORAD ID). This resolves any initial mistagging.
6. Integration with Ground Systems
Updated TLEs feed directly into GPredict for pass prediction and Doppler correction, SatNOGS for automated scheduling and global reception, GNU Radio/SDRSharp for decoding, and mission control for operations planning. On-board GNSS (if equipped) can provide supplementary precise orbit determination.
NanoCube Space includes post-launch support to monitor TLE availability, assist with identification reporting, and ensure seamless transition to routine operations using Space-Track and CelesTrak data sources.