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Testing

Testing the CubeSat and its components can be broken up into four categories as described below:


Vibration
Tests to ensure that the structure can withstand heavy launch vibration
Thermal Vacuum
Tests to verify functionality over temperature and pressure ranges expected in orbit
Day in the Life
A series of tests to ensure that the satellite can perform all necessary tasks
Instrument
Individual testing of the onboard instruments