2. Watch the following video and answer the questions on your question sheet. Importance of Testing

3. Testing is to ensure that your CubeSat operates as designed: Testing that the GPS works The battery life is sufficient for the mission The electronics and programing functions reliably collect, and store data. What is Testing?

4. Testing Mission Phases Testing also ensures that your CubeSat will operate successfully during the mission phases: The launch The Flight: will function in the environmental conditions (temperature and low air pressure) Re-entry (parachute) If your CubeSat passes these tests then it is Space Qualified

5. Space Qualification Launch Shaker Table for launch vibration testing Space Environment If the spacecraft passes these tests and others then the spacecraft is Space Qualified Vacuum and thermal chamber Spacecraft undergo a rigorous range of tests such as (depending on the mission): Heat shield testing Re-entry