INORBIT NOW LAUNCH AND DEPLOYMENT SERVICES
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InOrbit NOW offers launch and deployment services through a CubeSat and microsatellites deployer called ION Satellite Carrier and proprietary dispensers called DPODs and DCUBEs.
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​ION SATELLITE CARRIER is a platform able to modify its own orientation, altitude, and local time of ascending node (LTAN) to quickly deploy CubeSats and microsatellites into precise and independent orbital slots, allowing customers to start their missions faster and in optimal operational conditions.
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​DPODs and DCUBEs are proprietary dispensers available in four form factors, for CubeSats between 1U and 16U+ and compatible with the major launch providers.​​ They can be used as a stand-alone product or integrated inside ION.
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Depending on their needs and mission requirements, customers can choose two deployment options:
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PRECISION DEPLOYMENT: ION’s ability to release each satellite in a different orbital position, with the attitude, pointing, and impulse needed. Thanks to its propulsion module and attitude control unit, ION Satellite Carrier can modify its altitude and orientation. By calibrating the spring releases mechanism, each satellite receives the desired impulse. The release is ground-initiated, so customers can release their satellites right above their ground station or in specific light conditions. Precision deployment can be achieved either using ION, or a combination of ION and our proprietary dispensers.
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STANDARD DEPLOYMENT: a deployment service that relies on third-party compatible launchers equipped with our DPOD and DCUBE dispensers.
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STANDARD LAUNCH CAMPAIGN
Adjusted according to the launch and customers' needs
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BASELINE SERVICES COMPARISON CHART
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DPODs and DCUBEs
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ION Satellite Carrier