TestPod User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Quality Assurance............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 Applicability...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.
Exolaunch TestPod........................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Components and Features ............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.
TestPod Porperties and Interfaces ................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Physical Dimensions and Mass Properties ................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.1 Mounting Interfaces ..................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Lifting Points ..............................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.3 Structural Characterisitcs and Lifetime................................................................................................................... 12
3.1.4 Flight Representativeness ........................................................................................................................................14
3.2 Cubesat Interfaces........................................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................................15
3.2.2 Maximum Cubesat Volume ........................................................................................................................................15
3.2.3 Access Windows ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
3.2.4 Rails and Clamps ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
3.2.5 Deployment Wagon.................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.6 Door with Set Screws................................................................................................................................................19
