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RCM Canadian SmallSat bus
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Missions → RADARSAT Constellation Mission (operational)
RCM Canadian SmallSat bus is the platform module used for the three identical RCM spacecraft.[1] It provides attitude and orbit control, power generation and storage, payload command handling, telemetry, thermal control, and primary support structure.[1] The spacecraft mass is 1,400 kg, peak power is below 1,600 W, average power is below 220 W, and bus dimensions are 3.6 m x 1.1 m.[1][2]
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Sources
- [1]Components and specifications, Canadian Space Agencyagency doc2026-06-26
- [2]RADARSAT satellites technical comparison, Canadian Space Agencyagency doc2026-06-26