Technological Complex
The SC AIT Facility assembly site will accommodate state-of-the-art equipment with a high level of process flow automation.
All output products will undergo a multi-level control: the unique test facilities will simulate the impact of the load factors generated by launch vehicles during spacecraft launch.
THERMAL VACCUM CHAMBER
The Thermal Vacuum Chamber is designed to:
- perform spacecraft thermal balance and thermal cycling tests;
- test spacecraft pneumatic pipelines for leakages.
Key performances:
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Ultimate vacuum: 1×10−7mbar;
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Operating temperature range: from -170°С to +150°С;
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Max overall dimensions of the device under test: 7,5 × 3,5 × 3 m;
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Max weight of the device under test: 3500 kg.
ANECHOIC CHAMBER (AC)
The Anehoic Chamber is designed to:
- perform spacecraft radio-frequency tests via an open channel;
- perform spacecraft antennae stand-alone tests;
- perform spacecraft onboard equipment electromagnetic-compatibility tests.
Key performances:
- Anechoic Chamber dimensions: 17 × 24 × 22 m;
- Shielding efficiency: 100 dB;
- Anechoic level: 45 dB;
- Operating frequency range: from 1 GHz up to 40 GHz.
SHAKER
The Shaker is designed to perform automated vibration and shock tests along three axes of the spacecraft.
Key performances:
- Vibration frequency range: from 5 to 2000 Hz
- Generated vibration force: up to 300 kN
ACOUSTIC CHAMBER
The Reverberation Acoustic Chamber is designed to perform automated acoustic tests of spacecraft by means of a homogeneous acoustic field.
The Acoustic Chamber generates noise created by such launch vehicles as ARIANE5&6, ATLAS V, PROTON, SOYUZ, FALCON 9, PSLV, VEGA, etc. during the launch.
Key performances:
- Chamber volume: 955.92 cubic m
- Max overall sound pressure level: 153 dB
- Frequency range: from 25 to 10 000 Hz
MASS PROPERTIES MEASUREMENT SYSTEM (MPMS)
The Mass Properties Measurement System measures spacecraft mass, center of gravity and moment of inertia.
Key performances:
- Mass of the device under test is up to 3500 kg.
The Technological Complex also includes: Solar Array Deployment Rig, Data Acquisition System, technological hoisting and handling equipment, standard technological equipment, etc.