spacecraft
Meet OTP-3 & OTP-4
Next-Generation In-Space Testbed for Hosted Payloads
Rogue Space Systems Corporation’s third and fourth Orbital Test Program spacecraft, OTP-3 and OTP-4, are ESPA-class in-space testbeds designed to deliver a low-cost, high-fidelity orbital testing environment for customer payloads. While Rogue will be maturing its own Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPO/D) as well as in-space refueling technologies, we are offering dedicated hosted payload opportunities for external partners—enabling them to test, validate, and refine cutting-edge hardware and software systems directly in orbit.
Each Orbital Test Platform features Rogue’s GPU-based Scalable Compute Platform for on-orbit data processing, allowing you to run AI/ML models, traditional control algorithms, or custom autonomy stacks in real time. The spacecraft carry extensive data storage and an exquisite multi-sensor suite, including co-axially aligned SWIR, Multi-Spectral, and Hyperspectral imagers, providing unparalleled data collection and analysis opportunities. A terrestrial twin testbed ensures seamless pre-flight integration, regression testing, and software iteration before on-orbit deployment.
Capabilities
Close-Proximity In LEO
RPO CAPABLE PLATFORM
All Orbital Test Platform (OTP) vehicles offer their tenant payloads access to a high thrust propulsion system, power system, GNSS system, ADCS, and communication system. In addition, they provide access to Rogue’s patent pending Scaleable Compute Platform (SCP), an edge super-computer with loads of data storage capacity ready to run or AI/ML or traditional algorithms.
The OTP-3 & 4 satellites will be even more special! These spacecraft will also make their perceptual system and precise (multiple degree of freedom) maneuvering system available to its payload customers. Thus, if your payload requires the ability to carry out close proximity operations, you are in luck! Since these capabilities are on our roadmap, they will exist on this spacecraft, and will be available to help customers carry out their mission objectives!
Space Imagery Service
The space-imagery service utilizes Rogue’s Scalable Compute Platform (SCP) and GPU Edge Compute Cluster and sensor suite to acquire, process, and securely transmit high-resolution, clear, and precise imagery and data from Low Earth Orbit (LEO). If you are in need of such data, we can interface with regulators and plan the mission to suit your needs.
Since the OTP-3/OTP-4 Mission Concept of Operations (CONOPS) has been designed to be a dynamic operation (i.e. they will move around), dynamic operations can be part of your mission design as well!
Sensor Hosting
To further advance our Extensible Orbot Platform (EOP), our flagship in-space servicing vehicles, we are offering to host customer close-proximity sensors, software and systems, allowing clients to test and demonstrate their equipment within a real-world space environment. This not only accelerates the development and validation of new satellite sensors but also provides Rogue Space and our customers with the opportunity to consider these tested sensors for ongoing use in their operations. By offering this adaptable platform, we underscore our commitment to innovation and collaboration in the rapidly evolving landscape of space technology.
Software Testing Service
OTP-3’s SCP GPU based supercomputing capabilities and large memory are available for you to securely test your software in space! You can train your AI/ML or test and fine tune your traditional software on our platform. We offer a companion terrestrial testbed as well, so that you can test your software changes on our flatsat first before running it in orbit!
LEGAL/REGULATORY
With decades of legal and policy expertise navigating regulations, standards, and legislative processes, the Rogue Legal and Policy Team is uniquely positioned to tackle challenges both internationally and on home soil.
Rogue offers strategic consulting on compliance, licensing, export control, standards engagement, regulatory innovation, and more. Whether you’re new in orbit or an established provider—Rogue’s expertise, insight, and extensive policy network will be there to support your company each step of the way.
Orbital Test Platform (OTP) 3 & 4 Design Specifications | ||
OPERATIONS | Mission Life | 5 years (T), 7 years (O) |
Launch Platform | SpaceX Transporter (Falcon 9) | |
Orbit | 500-600km, SSO, 97.5° | |
STRUCTURE | Spacecraft Size | ESPA, 250kg |
Available Payload Mass | 100kg | |
Available Payload Envelope | Volume: 300U, Plate Area: 9,300cm2 | |
EPS | Available Payload Power | EOL: 158W OAP, 1200W Peak |
Available Payload Rails | 24.4V to 32.4V [Unregulated], 5V and 12V [Regulated] | |
C&DH | Available Payload Command and Data Interfaces/Rates |
Dual CANBus: ≥ 500 kbps Dual RS422: ≥ 1 Mbps Dual SpaceWire: ≥ 100 Mbps GigE: ≥ 500Mbps UART, RS-422, RS-485, CAN, I2C, SPI, GPIO, USB, Ethernet |
SOFTWARE | Software Hosting Format | Docker Container |
Software Hosting Platform |
Rogue SCP; 248 TOPs, 12-core Arm® Cortex 64-bit CPU, 2048-core GPU with 64 Tensor Cores, 64GB 256-bit LPDDR5 |
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TT&C | Data Uplink | Up to 150 kb/s |
Data Downlink | Up to 187 MB/s | |
ADCS | Redundancy | Single Point Failure Tolerant |
Pointing Control Accuracy | < 0.01° (3σ) | |
Pointing Control Stability | < 0.0035°/sec (3σ) | |
Total Pointing Error | < 0.03° (3σ) | |
Maximum Slew | Up to 3°/sec | |
GPS | Knowledge/Accuracy | Position: < 5m, Velocity: < 0.1 m/s, Time: 20 ns, Error Rate: ≤ 1% |
PROPULSION | 6DOF and Translation | RCS, Low Thrust, Impulsive |
RPOD/ REFUELING |
Long Range Sensors | LiDAR >300m, NFOV |
Close Range Sensors | MFOV, WFOV, HRPI >1km | |
Docking and Refueling | Mechanical, Power, Data, Fuel | |
Remote Sensing | 3-Imager Sensing Suite | Multispectral, Hyperspectral, SWIR |
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Payload Services
Software
CONTAINERIZED LINUX ENVIRONMENT
UP TO 1TB HIGH SPEED STORAGE
MULTI-CORE ARM
GPU PROCESSING
Upcoming Missions
SPACECRAFT | DATE | LAUNCH VEHICLE | PAYLOADS MANIFESTED | BUS CAPABILITIES | DROP-OFF ORBIT | AVAILABILITY |
OTP-1/ BARRY-1 |
NOV 11, 2023 | SPACEX’S FALCON 9 | SCP EDGE COMPUTING PLATFORM, 4X WIDE FIELD OF VIEW OPTIC SENSORS | 3 AXIS POINTING, EDGE COMPUTING PLATFORM, PROPULSION | LEO-SSO | MISSION COMPLETE |
OTP-2 | LAUNCHED Q1 2025 | SPACEX’S FALCON 9 | QUANTUM DRIVE PROPULSION, FUSION/WATER PROPULSION QUANTUM ENCRYPTION AND SCP EDGE COMPUTING PLATFORM | 3 AXIS POINTING, PROPULSION, MULTIDIRECTIONAL OPTICS, NEXT GENERATION ENCRYPTION AND EDGE COMPUTING | LEO-SSO | MISSION IN PROGRESS! |
OTP-3 | NET Q2 2027 | SPACEX’S FALCON 9 | ENERGETIC PROPULSION, ELECTRICAL PROPULSION, 6 DOF RCS, SDA OPTICS, 4X WIDE FOV OPTICS, SCP EDGE COMPUTING PLATFORM, RPO OPTICS, DOCKING PORT WITH ELECTRICAL AND REFUELING PORT, DOCKING EXPERIMENT | RPOD, SDA, EDGE COMPUTING, 6-DOF MANEUVERING, HIGH DELTA-V, REMOTE SENSING: MULTISPECTRAL, HYPERSPECTRAL AND SWIR | LEO-SSO | HARDWARE & SOFTWARE HOSTING AVAILABLE |
OTP-4 | NET Q2 2027 | SPACEX’S FALCON 9 | ENERGETIC PROPULSION, ELECTRICAL PROPULSION, 6 DOF RCS, SDA OPTICS, 4X WIDE FOV OPTICS, SCP EDGE COMPUTING PLATFORM, RPO OPTICS, DOCKING PORT WITH ELECTRICAL AND REFUELING PORT, DOCKING EXPERIMENT | RPOD, SDA, EDGE COMPUTING, 6-DOF MANEUVERING, HIGH DELTA-V, REMOTE SENSING: MULTISPECTRAL, HYPERSPECTRAL AND SWIR | LEO-SSO | HARDWARE & SOFTWARE HOSTING AVAILABLE |
ORBOT-1 | NET Q1 2028 | SPACEX’S FALCON 9 | ENERGETIC PROPULSION, ELECTRICAL PROPULSION, 6 DOF RCS, SDA OPTICS, 4X WIDE FOV OPTICS, SCP EDGE COMPUTING PLATFORM, RPO OPTICS, DOCKING PORT WITH ELECTRICAL AND REFUELING PORT, DOCKING, GRAPPLING ARM | RPOD, SDA, EDGE COMPUTING, 6-DOF MANEUVERING, HIGH DELTA-V, GRAPPLING, PLUGGABLE PAYLOAD CONTAINERIZATION | LEO-SSO | HARDWARE & SOFTWARE HOSTING AVAILABLE |