USP (satellite bus)

USP (satellite bus)

Manufacturer | RSC Energia |
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Country of origin | Russia |
Applications | Communications, |
Specifications | |
Spacecraft type | LEO to GEO universal platform |
Design life | HEO >= 7 years GEO >=12.5 years |
Dry mass | 950 kg (2,090 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
Payload capacity | HEO: 500 kg (1,100 lb) to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) GEO 250 kg (550 lb) to 300 kg (660 lb) |
Power | HEO up to 3000W GEO up to 2000W |
Batteries | NiH2 |
Regime | LEO, HEO and GEO |
Production | |
Status | In Production |
Built | 7 |
On order | 12 |
Launched | 7 |
Operational | 3 |
Retired | 1 |
Failed | 2 |
Lost | 1 |
Maiden launch | September 06, 1999, Yamal 101 and Yamal 102 |
Last launch | Dec 26, 2017, Angosat 1 |
The USP, for Universal Space Platform (Russian: УКП, Универсальная Космическая Платформа), also known as Viktoria (Виктория), is a highly flexible satellite bus designed and manufactured by RSC Energia.[1][2][3][4][5][6] It is called universal because it has been designed to be operated from LEO to GEO.[1] It is a three axis stabilized platform with electric propulsion for station keeping, but chemical propellant is offered as an option.[1] The bus can offer up to 3000 W of power and a payload capacity up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) for Low Earth orbit or HEO an up to 300 kg (660 lb) for geostationary orbit.[1]
Manufacturer | RSC Energia |
---|---|
Country of origin | Russia |
Applications | Communications, |
Specifications | |
Spacecraft type | LEO to GEO universal platform |
Design life | HEO >= 7 years GEO >=12.5 years |
Dry mass | 950 kg (2,090 lb) to 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) |
Payload capacity | HEO: 500 kg (1,100 lb) to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) GEO 250 kg (550 lb) to 300 kg (660 lb) |
Power | HEO up to 3000W GEO up to 2000W |
Batteries | NiH2 |
Regime | LEO, HEO and GEO |
Production | |
Status | In Production |
Built | 7 |
On order | 12 |
Launched | 7 |
Operational | 3 |
Retired | 1 |
Failed | 2 |
Lost | 1 |
Maiden launch | September 06, 1999, Yamal 101 and Yamal 102 |
Last launch | Dec 26, 2017, Angosat 1 |
List of USP bus satellites
While not the most successful satellite bus, the USP is characterized by its commercial beginnings and the huge orbital flexibility.
See also
RSC Energia – The USP bus designer and manufacturer.
Gazprom Space Systems – Satellite communication division of the Russian oil giant Gazprom.
Yamal – Communication satellite family operated by Gazprom Space Systems.
EKS early warning system – A Russian early warning satellite system designed by RSC Energia that is based on the USP bus.