EXOLAUNCH TestPod User manual

TestPod User Manual
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User Manual
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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

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Introduction

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1.1 Purpose
This User Guide describes features of the Exolaunch TestPod and defines the interface requirements for the
Cubesat for developers, who are utilizing the TestPod for mechanical testing, fit-check purposes or shipping. The
TestPod is designed and based on Exolaunch’s EXOpod Cubesat Deployer and complies with the Cubesat Design
Specification Rev. 14.
1.2 Quality Assurance
Quality assurance for the Exolaunch TestPod is ensured at every step of production. The entire production
process fulfils the highest quality assurance requirements. The facilities which manufacture Exolaunch products
such as the TestPod are certified with ISO 9001:2015 standard, which requires regular inspection of the
manufacturing and assembly facilities and ensures a stable quality of the final product.
1.3 Applicability
This document is applicable until it is cancelled or replaced by another issue. This User Guide is a living document
open for all corrections and amendments which occur in the lifetime of the TestPod.

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