Engineering Datasheet
Zenith Boom

Specifications

Material UD Carbon Fiber
Mechanism Bistable / Strain Energy
Stowed Form Coiled
Mass (50cm) ~10g
Payload 120g (1200% Mass)
Cross-Section 20-50mm (Custom)
Op. Temp -40°C to +80°C
TRL 4 (Lab Component)

Zenith Boom

Ultralight Bistable Composite Structure

The Zenith Bistable is our flagship high-performance deployable structure, capable of holding two stable states (coiled and extended) without complex locks.

Engineered with BhorForce® advanced composites, it delivers exceptional reliability. The standard 50cm variant weighs just ~10g—lighter than a coin—yet supports a 120g payload, making it ideal for mass-constrained missions.

Key Features

Technology Bistable Composite
Strength High Stiffness-to-Weight
Applications Antennas, Sensors
Variants Bistable / Deployment
© 2026 Vortex
Precision Space Mechanisms & Systems
triangle-store.pages.dev
Deployable Boom

Zenith Boom

Custom Order

Extremely lightweight deployable boom with a low coefficient of thermal expansion. Uses bistable composite technology (BhorForce® UC160C and LY556 epoxy) to hold two stable configurations without external force.

Configure Your Boom → Request Standard Quote

The Zenith Bistable is our flagship high-performance deployable structure capable of holding two stable configurations (coiled and extended) without the need for complex locking mechanisms. Engineered with precision layup strategies and BhorForce® advanced composites, it delivers exceptional reliability and mass efficiency. Achieving an exceptional Strength-to-Weight Ratio, the standard 50cm variant weighs just ~10g yet supports a 120g payload (uniformly distributed) delivering massive performance for mass-constrained missions.

Ideal for CubeSat antennas, solar sail deployment, and instrument booms where volume constraints are critical.

Extreme Lightweight: Our booms are exceptionally light—the version shown here is actually lighter than a 5 Rupee Indian coin, weighing just ~7.5g.

Zenith Deployment Boom: We also offer a non-bistable configuration optimized with a strong built-in deployment bias. This variant provides enhanced stability and deployment force for self-deployable applications, ensuring consistent extension when external restraint is released.

Variants
Zenith Bistable (Dual Stable States)
Zenith Deployment Boom (High Stored Energy)
Material UD Carbon Fiber (160 gsm) / Epoxy
Mechanism Type Bistable / Strain Energy
Stowed Form Coiled
Length Customizable (tested 70cm)
Mass ~10g (per 50cm for the shown version)
Payload Capacity 120g (1200% of Structural Mass)
(Uniformly Distributed Load)
Cross-Section Customizable (20-50mm width)
Bending Stiffness Contact for Analysis
Op. Temperature -40°C to +80°C
TRL 4 (Component in Lab)

The Zenith platform is available in pre-integrated configurations to accelerate your mission timeline:

🔭 Scout Camera System

A turnkey "selfie stick" for CubeSats. Features a Zenith boom integrated with a 5MP Arducam/Spy camera at the tip. Ideal for deployment monitoring, visual inspection, and outreach imagery.

🧲 Magnetometer Boom

Optimized for magnetic cleanliness. We replace standard fittings with non-magnetic alternatives and can integrate your magnetometer sensor at the tip, providing critical standoff distance from spacecraft noise.

We provide comprehensive performance calculations as a service for your specific mission requirements.

Available analysis includes:

  • Tip Deflection Force
  • Snap-Through Moment
  • Stiffness & Deflection Modeling
  • Natural Frequency Analysis

Get in Touch

Rahul Yadgirkar

Mechanical Engineer specializing in designing robust mechanisms, deployable structures, and precision systems for space applications.

Interested in our mechanisms? Contact us for custom orders, quotes, or collaboration inquiries.

Email Us LinkedIn