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CubeLab Experiment Resources for Nanoracks

Explore CubeLab resources for experiments, including heat rejection, power, data interface, and cooling options. Guidelines for CubeSat integration and specifications for the Nanoracks Tray operations are detailed.

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CubeLab Experiment Resources for Nanoracks

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  1. NANORACKS EXPERIMENT RESOURCES August 31, 2009 1

  2. CubeLab Heat Rejection Side Heat Rejection Side Triple CubeLab • CubeLabs • May be powered • May have data interface • May be passive • e.g. Tool test, • structures model, etc. USB “B” Jacks Single CubeLab 2

  3. CubeLab Resources - Volume Heat Sink Fin Orientation 100.00 mm 109.45 mm x4 Note: Standard CubeSat Bumpers must be 2.025 mm shorter Do not use CubeSat Ball Spring Mechanisms 135.00 mm Heat Sink Fin Area 3

  4. CubeLab Resources – USB B Type Plug Locations 109.45 mm x3 Front 164.68 mm 62.68 mm 109.45 mm x3 Front 131.32 mm 29.32 mm 4

  5. CubeLab Resources – Mass, Power, Cooling, Data, Crew Time Ratings per CubeLab Unit Maximum Mass: 1000g Maximum Power: 2 Watts Maximum Voltage: 5 VDC Maximum Current: 71 mA Maximum Cooling: 2 Watts Data: Intermittent USB Connectivity Crew Time: Negotiated as needed (please minimize) Delivery Timeframe: L-6 to L-3 months Return Mass: Negotiated as needed (please minimize) 5

  6. NANORACKS Tray 16 USB “B Type” Plugs CubeLabs Slide In CubeLabs Slide In Pull Straps (not shown) 16 USB “B Type” Jacks EXPRESS Rack Power Connector Circuit Breaker 6

  7. Tray Operation Tray Slides In 7

  8. Loaded EXPRESS Rack Locker 8

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  10. Preliminary NANORACKS Insert Circuit Block Diagram Tray Left Tray Right +12V -12V +5V -5V 12VDC Fan 28VDC to 12VDC Converter 28VDC to 5VDC Converter EMI FILTER EMI FILTER Circuit Breaker USB Type B Plug (x16) 5 VDC 2 W Max USB Data Connectivity x x USB Type B Jack (x16) +28V GFE GND -28V USB Type A Plug EXPRESS Rack Interface 28VDC ~65W Max EXPRESS Computer USB Interface **DATA PINS ONLY** 10

  11. NANORACKS Rear Breather Airflow Cool Inlet From EXPRESS Rack Hot Exhaust To EXPRESS Rack Power Supply Board 16.4 cfm Fan 11

  12. EXPRESS Rack Computer Interface • CubeLabs appear as USB devices to laptop • No special software required • CubeLab Activation Options • Launch detection with battery power • EXPRESS Rack power application • CubeLab manual switch • CubeLab Data Options • USB style file transfer to Laptop-downlink later • Save data to SD cards for Earth return or transfer to Laptop • CubeLab Deactivation Options • Timer • CubeLab manual switch 12

  13. Mass Breakout 13

  14. Current CG Location 14

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