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Kongsberg NanoAvionics more than doubles flagship satellite bus mass to 500 kilograms

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Kongsberg NanoAvionics unveiled a 500-kilogram version of its MP42D satellite bus, increasing the platform’s maximum supported mass by more than twofold. The larger bus is designed to accommodate more demanding defense and intelligence missions, expanding the company’s offering for heavier spacecraft payloads.

Discovered 2026-08-24T05:52:17.181150-07:00 | 2026-08-24T05:52:17.181150-07:00

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  • The 500-kilogram MP42D expands NanoAvionics’ spacecraft platform range beyond its previous maximum mass, enabling larger or more capable payload configurations.
  • The bus is explicitly aimed at defense and intelligence missions, underscoring demand for higher-capacity satellite platforms in national-security applications.
  • The announcement gives spacecraft developers another platform option when mission requirements exceed the company’s earlier mass limit.

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