OPEN SCIENTIFIC DATA
Downloadable Datasets, CAD Templates & Bibliographic Exports
All structured engineering catalogues, mission censuses, material property tables, CAD/KiCad mechanical templates, and bibliographic databases behind nadir lab. are released under CC BY 4.0 for reproducible research.
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (SatNOGS fields: CC BY-SA 4.0) · Verified: 2026-10-22
Attribution Note: Mission frequency and beacon telemetry records derived from the Libre Space Foundation SatNOGS DB are shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Mechanical CAD (.STEP / .DXF) and KiCad (.kicad_pcb) files are provided 'AS IS' for preliminary engineering reference only; always verify against your Launch Service Provider ICD prior to manufacture.
| Dataset / File | Scope & Records | Download |
|---|---|---|
| PocketQube Launch Census (2013–2025) | 93 spacecraft (size, launch date, vehicle, deployment route, orbital outcome across 2013–2025) | |
| nadir lab. Mission Database (PocketQubes & CubeSats) | 125 curated mission records with NORAD IDs, frequencies, mass, and operational status | |
| Spacecraft Structural & Polymer Materials Property Table | Al alloys, Ti, Mg, FR-4, polymers (E, σ_y, CTE, k, ECSS SCC class, ASTM E595 TML/CVCM) | |
| Miniature Satellite Form Factors & Standards | 1P–3P PocketQube, 1U–12U CubeSat, ThinSat, TubeSat, ChipSat envelopes & mass limits | |
| 1P PocketQube Mechanical CAD & Stack PCB Reference Files | AlbaPod Rev. 1.0 compliant 1P backplate (.dxf) and 42×42 mm PC/104-PQ stack board (.kicad_pcb) | |
| 1U CubeSat Mechanical CAD & PC/104 Stack PCB Reference Files | CDS Rev. 14.1 1U 8.5 mm rail envelope (.dxf) and 95.89×90.17 mm PC/104 CubeSat stack board (.kicad_pcb) | |
| PocketQube & CubeSat 3D STEP Envelopes & Zenodo DataCite Record | ISO-10303-21 3D outer envelope (.step) and DataCite v4.4 / Zenodo archival metadata (.json) | |
| nadir lab. Complete Master Bibliography | Complete BibTeX (.bib) and Zotero/EndNote (.ris) reference database |
PHASE 2 · MECHANICAL & ECAD TEMPLATES
Parametric PocketQube (1P–3P) & CubeSat (1U–6U) CAD / KiCad Generator
Generate PocketQube Standard Issue 1 (1.6 mm sliding backplates, 42×42 mm stack PCBs) and CubeSat Design Specification Rev. 14.1 (8.5 mm rails, 3D STEP envelopes, and 90×96 mm PC/104 boards).
1P sliding backplate (58.0 × 64.0 × 1.6 mm) with deployer tab margins.
3D AP214 mechanical keep-in envelope (50 × 50 × 50 mm) and 1.6 mm baseplate datum.
42.0 × 42.0 mm internal avionics stack PCB outline with 4× M2 standoff holes (35.0 mm pitch).
ENGINEERING DISCLAIMER: Generated .DXF, .STEP, and .kicad_pcb files are provided "AS IS" for preliminary sizing and educational reference only. Verify all tolerances and keep-out zones against your Launch Service Provider ICD before manufacturing.
PHASE 4 · OPEN COMMUNITY REGISTRY & ZENODO DOI SCHEMA
Submit or Update a Miniature Satellite Mission
University teams, amateur radio operators, and launch brokers can generate a validated nadir lab. mission entry and submit it directly to hi@nadirlab.space or download the JSON record.
{
"id": "example-pq-1",
"name": "EXAMPLE-PQ-1",
"formFactor": "1P",
"family": "pocketqube",
"operator": "University Satellite Team",
"country": "TR",
"launchDate": "2026-06-15",
"launchVehicle": "Falcon 9 (Transporter)",
"bands": [
"UHF"
],
"downlinkMHz": [
437.25
],
"status": "active",
"sources": [
{
"label": "Operator / SatNOGS",
"url": "https://db.satnogs.org"
}
]
}