Transformable Reflectors Weightless System
Automated weightlessness testing system for transformable reflectors and spacecraft equipment (36 suspension points, up to 10 kg each, 12 m travel in any direction, 1 m/min).
Technical specifications
- Purpose
- Ground weightlessness testing of spacecraft transformable reflectors and equipment
- Year of release
- 2016
- Guaranteed service life, years
- 10
- Estimated production/delivery time
- 12 months
- Customization
- Can be adapted to customer requirements
- Number of suspension points
- 36
- Max load per suspension point, kg
- Up to 10
- Travel in any direction, m
- Up to 12
- Movement speed, m/min
- 1
- Force sensor
- Accuracy-integrated force sensors
- TRL
- 9
About
The Transformable Reflectors Weightless System is an automated system for simulating weightlessness of large-sized spacecraft elements, specifically transformable reflectors, during ground testing. It provides 36 suspension points, each with up to 10 kg load capacity, with travel up to 12 m in any direction at a speed of 1 m/min. Force sensor accuracy is integrated. Released 2016 with 10-year service life and 12-month delivery. Adaptable to customer requirements.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
