AstEx

AstEx Design

Below are the models and drawings of the AstEx experiment rack (produced by Tomi).

 

 

Top view

Left view

Right view

Close-up

Tomi also performed detailed finite element analysis to ensure the AstEx experiment met all of the Novespace requirements. He found our shear cells can withstand an acceleration > 40 g (without the metal reinforcement or safety film)!

 

 

 

   
   
   
   
   

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