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SPACE / Structure & thermal / REVIEWED 2026-09-11

F01Primary structure

Support, protect, and connect the spacecraft hardware.

Manufacturers & products

Source a complete frame, a custom structural panel, or build-to-print composite parts according to the spacecraft architecture. CubeSat frames are useful catalog examples; a large flat communications bus generally requires custom panels, joints and load verification.

These are sourcing candidates, not a confirmed Starlink supply chain.

manufacturer

Beyond Gravity

Satellite structures and honeycomb panels

Custom aluminum and composite structural panels, central cylinders and struts, with design-to-build or build-to-print integration. [1]

Published manufacturing site: Titusville, Florida, USA (panel production)

Custom program inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

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manufacturer

ARQUIMEA

Thermostructural panels

Structural and thermal panel assemblies that combine equipment support with spacecraft heat transport and rejection functions. [8]

Custom program inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

Product scope & qualifications
  • Panel geometry and thermal performance are program-specific.
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manufacturer

INASCO

CFRP panels and structural parts

Composite primary, secondary and tertiary spacecraft parts, including panel hardware and structural cleats. [2]

Custom program inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

Product scope & qualifications
  • Scope can be a structural part or panel, rather than a complete spacecraft frame.
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manufacturer

Advanced Cooling Technologies

Integrated composite/thermal structures

Composite structural capability combined with spacecraft thermal hardware following the Canyon Composites acquisition. [7]

Custom program inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

Product scope & qualifications
  • Confirm which mechanical and thermal deliverables are included.
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manufacturer

EnduroSat

CubeSat structural frames

Catalog CubeSat frames with mounting features, alloy and dimensional information, including the current 8U structure. [3]

Company location: Sofia, Bulgaria

Manufacturer inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

Product scope & qualifications
  • The 6U XL page now redirects to the category listing; use a currently listed frame when requesting a quote.
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manufacturer

2NDSpace

VERSE structures

Modular frames from 1U to 16U, with configurable subsystem interfaces and a custom form-factor inquiry route. [4]

Company location: Faenza, Italy

Manufacturer inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

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manufacturer

GomSpace

NanoStructure 6U Mk2

A modular 6U frame documented with wall, bracket, mounting-ring and assembly interfaces. [5]

Manufacturer inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

Product scope & qualifications
  • The cited manual is revision 1.0 from October 2024; confirm current configuration and availability.
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manufacturer

ISISPACE

Modular CubeSat structures

A documented family of primary frames and secondary mounting structures for CubeSat assembly and avionics access. [6]

Manufacturer inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

Product scope & qualifications
  • The reviewed brochure dates to 2021; confirm that the desired structure is still sold separately from a platform.
  • The 2021 product brochure is no longer available at its published URL. Ask ISISPACE to confirm the current structure offering.
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manufacturer

Thermal Management Technologies

Small spacecraft structures

Small-spacecraft structural hardware offered alongside thermal design and integration services. [9]

Custom program inquiry

Use the manufacturer's linked product information to request a configuration-specific quotation and current availability.

Product scope & qualifications
  • Obtain a product drawing and included-hardware list; public category information does not establish a universal frame specification.
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What remains unverified

  • A public supplier list does not identify the manufacturer of the illustrated satellite's actual bus.
  • Custom large-panel pricing, production lead time and structural qualification data generally require a program inquiry.

Where it comes from

A company address is shown separately from a published factory location. Request the manufacturing site and lot traceability for the exact part when sourcing.

What to compare

  • Envelope & usable volume · mm / U

    Compare the actual interface drawing, access openings and keep-out volumes; a nominal form factor does not define all usable space.

  • Mass & included hardware · g / kg

    Check whether fasteners, rails, mounting rings and deployment switches are included.

  • Stiffness & natural frequencies · Hz

    Ask for modal results with the intended payload and boundary conditions.

  • Launch-load capability

    Compare qualification loads, not material strength alone, against the chosen launch interface.

  • Material & thermal expansion

    Assess aluminum/composite construction, dimensional stability and compatibility with mounted hardware.

  • Equipment mounting

    Compare insert pull-out strength, hole patterns, bolt preload and access for integration.

  • Conductive thermal paths

    Include panel joints, inserts and interface materials in the heat-flow model.

  • Grounding & surface treatment

    Confirm electrical bonding across anodized or composite surfaces and the required finish.

  • Manufacturing & acceptance evidence

    Request dimensional inspection, material traceability and configuration-specific qualification reports.

Selection & integration notes
  • Compare a bare frame with another bare frame; complete platform mass includes subsystems and cannot be substituted for structural mass.
  • For the illustrated flat bus, ask suppliers about custom honeycomb panels, inserts and equipment decks rather than scaling a CubeSat frame.
  • A listed launch standard or supplier flight heritage does not establish compatibility with a particular dispenser.

Published product examples

2 REFERENCES

Specifications belong to the named product and configuration.

EnduroSat 8U structureEnduroSat
Dimensions
100 × 226.3 × 454 mm[3]Published external dimensions.
Mass
973 g[3]Includes screws, kill switches and six mounted rings.
Material
Aluminum 6082[3]Specific 8U frame.
Surface
Hard anodized[3]Electrical bonding interfaces require separate review.

This is a small CubeSat frame, not the dimensions or construction of the flat communications satellite model.

Example sources [3]
ISISPACE 6U structure — 2021 catalog referenceISISPACE
Primary structure mass
900 g[6]2021 6U column; excludes secondary mounting structure.
Primary + secondary mass
1,100 g[6]2021 brochure configuration.
Outside envelope
100 × 226.3 × 340.5 mm[6]2021 6U column.

Historical product reference. Request the latest controlled drawing and quote before using these dimensions.

Example sources [6]

Sources & references

REVIEWED 2026-09-11

Manufacturer pages and technical documents support the linked claims. A review date is not a publication date or stock check.

  1. Satellite structures Beyond Gravity · Publication date not stated

    Custom satellite panels and structural assemblies; Titusville panel manufacturing.

    Accessed 2026-09-10
  2. Satellite structural panels and parts INASCO · Publication date not stated

    CFRP spacecraft structural parts and panel manufacturing.

    Accessed 2026-09-10
  3. 8U CubeSat structure EnduroSat · Publication date not stated

    8U frame dimensions, mass inclusion, aluminum alloy and company address.

    Accessed 2026-09-10
  4. VERSE CubeSat structures 2NDSpace · Publication date not stated

    Modular 1U–16U structures, customization and Faenza company address.

    Accessed 2026-09-10
  5. NanoStructure 6U Mk2 manual, revision 1.0 GomSpace · Published 2024-10-04

    Modular 6U frame and assembly interfaces.

    Accessed 2026-09-10
  6. Products brochure 2021 — CubeSat structures ISISPACE · Published 2021

    Historical modular structure offering; current delivery scope requires confirmation. Historical source: its original URL was unavailable during the 2026-09-14 link check. The supplier listing links to the current manufacturer or distributor destination; current availability and specifications require confirmation.

    Accessed 2026-09-10
  7. Spacecraft thermal control Advanced Cooling Technologies · Publication date not stated

    Space heat pipes and structural/thermal integration after Canyon Composites acquisition.

    Accessed 2026-09-10
  8. Space systems and components ARQUIMEA · Publication date not stated

    Thermostructural panels, radiators, thermal blankets and space equipment.

    Accessed 2026-09-10
  9. Small spacecraft structures Thermal Management Technologies · Publication date not stated

    Small-spacecraft structural product line.

    Accessed 2026-09-10