The vibration platform is a single-axis dynamic shaker designed to simulate rocket launch vibrational frequencies. Key features include:

• Capacity: Up to 6U CubeSat.
• Test types: Sine, shock and random vibration.
• Critical capability: Random vibration testing (required by all launch providers).
• Integration: Collocated with integration bay.

ASU’s EMAC facility houses one of the largest university-based anechoic chambers in the U.S., measuring 15.5m x 7.9m x 5.5m internally. The chamber, lined with microwave-absorbing material, simulates free-space conditions for antenna and scattering target testing, with an isolation rating up to 50 MHz.

1 m³ thermal vacuum chamber specifications:

• Simulates space environment for thermal balance testing.
• Accommodates flight and development hardware.
• Temperature range: Extreme hot to cold, covering full mission profiles.
• Enables precise environmental control for test articles.

Features:

• Multiple electrical feedthroughs.
• LN2 cooling system.
• Zoned patch heating.

• Temperature range: -70°C to 175°C.
• Atmosphere: Air or dry nitrogen purge.
• Internal volume: ~1.2 ft³.
• Compatibility: 3U CubeSats, 6U CubeSats (limited MGSE).

Applications:

• Accelerated epoxy curing.
• Thermal shock testing.
• Temperature cycling for components and full spacecraft.

Our cleanroom facility supports missions with stringent cleanliness requirements. It features:

• HEPA air filtration.
• Precision temperature and humidity control.
• Restricted access protocols.
• Proper gowning procedures.

This environment is optimized for integrating sensitive optical payloads.

A dedicated ground control system with direct antenna interfaces, enabling real-time spacecraft telemetry and command. This system supports comprehensive pre-launch end-to-end testing and ensures a seamless transition to mission operations, optimizing team readiness and operational efficiency. It is equipped with dual high-gain Yagi antennas mounted on a rotator for satellite tracking, capable of operating across a wide frequency range: RX 30 kHz–60 MHz, 118 MHz–174 MHz, 420 MHz–480 MHz, 1240 MHz–1320 MHz, and TX 1.8 MHz–54 MHz, 144 MHz–148 MHz, 430 MHz–450 MHz, 1240 MHz–1300 MHz.

Rooftop deck specifications:

• Adjacent to Interplanetary Lab.
• Equipped with safety railing.
• Houses ground station antennas for Earth-orbiting spacecraft communication.
• Suitable for sky-facing projects and experiments.
• Facilitates installation of novel communication devices.

This elevated platform provides direct access for antenna maintenance, experimental setups and integration of emerging communication technologies.