Novikovian Satellite Technologies (WIP)

The Zora-2 Modular Satellite Lift System is a satellite bus designed by NovKosmos and first used in 2019. It utilizes an RMPL-6L HTPB solid-fuel apogee kick motor, rated for 33.6 kN thrust, to lift itself and up to 170kg of attached payload to medium-Earth orbit. Power to the system is provided by a 900W Nickel-Hydrogen battery connected to 1.7 m2 of deployable solar panels, rated for 905W peak efficiency. Stabilization and maneuvering are provided through the use of one control movement gyro and three reaction motors. Control and communications are achieved through two redundant NRM-1 radio transponders/recievers, supported by two Cs133 atomic clocks and an NNSK-10 internal navigation computer. The total mass of the Zora-2 is 1,029.5 kg, and internal systems require only 170W of power, enabling the Zora-2 to provide 730W continuously to a 170KG payload.

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The Zora-6 Modular Satellite Lift System (MSLS) is an satellite bus designed by NovKosmos between 2019-2023 with the technical assistance of the Oceanian Space Agency. Rather than being a purpose-built satellite in its own regard, the Zora-6 is a modular propulsion/power system designed to carry payloads of up to 600 kg from GTO into either Geosynchronous or Geostationary Orbit. The system was specifically designed for use with the Tór-1 Orbital Launch Vehicle, which entered service with NovKosmos in 2018 and is capable of carrying a 2,400 kg payload to GTO. Propulsion is provided by a NovKosmos' RMKK-13-II LOX/LH2 cryogenic rocket motor which provides 54.65 kN thrust and is capable of lifting the Zora-9 from GTO to GSO in 6-8 apogee burns. 1600W of power is provided to the Zora-6 and its payload via a 1600W battery and Pu238 radioisotope heater unit (RHU), with 3.1 m2 of deployable solar panels rated for 1650W at peak efficiency. The Zora-6 MSLS uses five control movement gyros for stabilization and maneuvering, allowing for full control of pitch, yaw, and roll of the system. Control is achieved through two redundant NRM-2 radio transponders/receivers and a NK-130 emergency radio transponder, supported by three Cs133 atomic clocks and two redundant NNSK-10 internal navigation computers. Total mass of the Zora-6 is 1,793.7 kg, and internal systems require only 580W of 1600W of power available, enabling the Zora-9 MSLS to provide 1020W continuously to a 600kg payload.