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Select a Blackwing Platform that supports your mission needs
Sparrow
Payload: 1 kg ᐧ 0.5U ᐧ 10W OAP
Kestrel
Payload: 4 kg ᐧ 2U ᐧ 30W OAP
Osprey
Payload: 8 kg ᐧ 4U ᐧ 60W OAP
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Sparrow 1U
Choose the nanosatellite platform that's right for you.
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Sparrow
1U
Kestrel
3U XL
Osprey
6U XL
Payload Size
Physical volume of your payload, measured in units of U -
Volume Basics
U
Payload exceeds Maximum Allowed
Payload Weight
Total mass of your payload, including hardware, fasteners, and cables -
Mass Budgets
kg
Mass exceeds Maximum Allowed
Payload Power Consumption
Average power required per orbit based on your payload's duty cycle -
Power Budgets
W
Power exceeds Maximum Allowed
Available Payload OAP
Maximum allowable orbit average power (OAP) available for this platform.
40 W
Achievable Duty Cycle
Maximum percentage of each orbit your payload can operate at specified power within average power limits.
– % of orbit
Payload Data Interfaces
Standard digital interfaces for payload-to-bus communication, sensor integration, and command/data exchange.
I2C, SPI, USART/UART, GPIO
Payload Power Interfaces
Regulated power rails providing 3.3V and 5V to your payload for sensors, processors, and other electronics.
3.3V, 5V
Communications
UHF:
400–470 MHz / 10 Kbps
Low-power, reliable communications for telemetry and command with global ground station compatibility.
S-Band:
2–2.3 GHz / 5 Mbps
Higher data rate downlink ideal for moderate resolution imaging and scientific data transmission.
Iridium:
1.6 GHz / 2.4 Kbps
Global coverage satellite network for backup communications and remote operations without ground stations. Available Q2 2026
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Attitude Control
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None
2-Axis Control
3-Axis Control
Propulsion
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None
Electric Propulsion, Standard
Electric Propulsion, High-Performance
Surface Mounted or Deployable Components
Identify any externally mounted payload components that affect panel layout including antennas, switches, access ports, or deployable hardware.
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Choose the services that support your mission.
Launch as a Service
We coordinate your satellite's launch through our network of launch providers, handling all logistics, integration, and deployment activities from satellite delivery to on-orbit separation.
We manage your platform's launch to space, from identifying launch opportunities to handling integration and compliance paperwork.
Yes
No
Orbit Altitude
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Doesn't Matter
400-500 km
500-600 km
600-700 km
Orbit Inclination
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Doesn’t Matter
Equatorial
Mid-Inclination
Polar
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
Launch Date
Select quarter...
Q3 2026
Q4 2026
Q1 2027
Q2 2027
Q3 2027
Q4 2027
Licensing as a Service
We handle all Federal Communications Commission (FCC) or ITU licensing and regulatory compliance requirements for your satellite mission, including spectrum allocation, orbital debris mitigation plans, and ongoing regulatory filings.
We engage with national and international regulators to ensure your platform is licensed for radio emissions and imaging.
Yes
No
Desired Service
FCC (US) Regulatory Services
ITU (International) Regulatory Services
Mission Operations as a Service
Access to our global network of ground stations for satellite communication, telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations. We provide scheduled passes, data downlink, and 24/7 mission operations support.
We operate your platform, managing command and control and data downlink so you can focus on your mission.
Yes
No
Preferred Ground Provider
Access to our global network of ground stations for satellite communication, telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) operations. We provide scheduled passes, data downlink, and 24/7 mission operations support.
Leaf Space
AWS Ground Station
Azure Orbital Ground Station
Estimated Daily Data Volume
MB/day
Mission Duration
Don't Know Yet
3 months
6 months
9 months
1 year
2 years
3 years
Insurance Coverage
Comprehensive satellite insurance coverage, including launch, in-orbit operations, and third-party liability. Protects your investment against launch failure, on-orbit anomalies, and potential damage to other space assets.
We secure launch vehicle and/or post-separation coverage for your platform through our preferred insurance partners.
Yes
No
Coverage Type: Select applicable
Launch Vehicle Flight Only
Standard coverage for launch vehicle flight and deployment of your platform into orbit.
Post-Separation Coverage
Bespoke coverage for mission operations occurring after deployment of your platform into orbit.
Preferred Insurance Provider
Charter Space
Orbital Insurance Group
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