Integration and Testing
HSFL has a state-of-the-art clean room and test equipment to assemble and test small satellites from 1-100 kg. The HSFL facilities are available for collaborative efforts. If you are interested in using our facilities, feel free to contact us for more information. The following are some integration and test services available:
- Subsystem and payload integration and testing
- Satellite systems integration
- Thermal-vacuum testing
- Vibration/shock testing
- Attitude control testing
Test Facility | Specifications | Estimated Time and Cost |
Vibration Table | Tests objects 1.2m x 1.2m; 5-2200 Hz to 7000 kgf; 14000 kgf shock | ~1 week, $17,500 ($3,500/day) |
Thermal Vacuum Chamber | 1.6 x 2.25 m, 10e-8 Torr, -70°- 70°C | ~2 weeks, $35,000 ($3,500/day) |
ADCS Testbed | Air-bearing platform, Magnetic Field, Sun, GPS simulations, up to 100 kg satellite | ~3 weeks, $52,500 ($3,500/day) |