Machined 3U CubeSat mass model for deployer testing, vibration campaigns and fit checks.
LoadPath 3U CubeSat Mass Simulator
Machined 3U CubeSat mass model for deployer testing, vibration campaigns and fit checks.
Description
The LoadPath 3U CubeSat Mass Simulator is a machined structural stand-in that replicates the mass, envelope and rail interfaces of a 3U CubeSat in accordance with the CubeSat Design Specification. It is used in place of flight hardware for deployer acceptance and qualification testing, vibration and shock test campaigns, separation-system checkout, fit checks and integration rehearsals, removing the risk of damaging a real satellite during ground testing. Quantity price breaks are published by the vendor (see specifications); typical lead time is 10–11 weeks.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | LoadPath |
|---|---|
| Lead time | 10-11 weeks |
| Form factor | 3U CubeSat mass model |
| Price, qty 1 | $6,000 |
| Price, qty 2 | $4,400 |
| Price, qty 5 | $3,300 |
| Price, qty 10 | $2,800 |