Research Article

The Eu:CROPIS Mass Property Campaign: Trimming a Spin-Stabilized Compact Satellite for a Long-Term Artificial Gravity Experiment

Table 3

Trim mass properties.

PositionMass totalMaterialSurface finishΔCoM
(kg)(m)

4x P/L1 adapter cone Typ 13.312 kgRG7None0.0000.000-0.054
2x P/L1 adapter cone Typ 20.952 kgRG7None0.0000.0000.004
1x top plate0.422 kg7075 T6Surtec 6500.0000.4660.469
1x MDPS positon 10.991 kgAlMg3Surtec 6500.3440.3440.396
1x MDPS positon 20.278 kgAlMg3Surtec 650-0.3410.3420.420
Sum5.955 kg