Sidus Space's External Flight Test Platform Delivers Valuable Data on Radiation and Structural Integrity for Alfred University Experiment
May 05 2023 - 8:30AM
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Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ:SIDU), a Space and
Defense-as-a-Service satellite company focused on mission-critical
hardware manufacturing; multi-disciplinary engineering services;
satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations;
and in-orbit support has announced the successful completion of a
groundbreaking external flight test platform mission.
In November of 2019, twelve 3D-printed ceramic samples were sent
to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Sidus Space
External Flight Test Platform (EFTP) in support of a study
performed by Alfred University. The 3D-printed ceramic samples were
exposed to space weather and radiation environment for
approximately 260 days on Sidus’ EFTP. Upon return, the samples
were evaluated for radiation damage and structural integrity by
examining their mechanical properties after having experienced
thermal cycling during flight and mechanical vibrations during
launching and landing.
"We are pleased to be able to use EFTP to support valuable
research to inform future spacecraft design as our years of
spaceflight heritage have done so to this point,” said Carol Craig,
Founder and CEO of Sidus Space.
EFTP is a highly reconfigurable external testing platform which
is brought up to the ISS and is mounted outside in the harsh space
environment. EFTP offers unique opportunities to conduct
microgravity research in space. EFTP provides the ability to
develop, test, and fly experiments, hardware, materials, and
advanced electronics from the ISS at a reduced cost and schedule.
EFTP allows for rapid on-orbit testing and payload return, increase
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) ability and because payloads are
returned, a detailed post-mission analysis of effects of the space
environment are possible. The EFTP platform is one of our important
space platforms offered and helps fulfill Sidus Space’s commitment
to innovation within the industry by providing a comprehensive
end-to-end space-based infrastructure.
An article about the study has been published in the American
Ceramic Society Bulletin.
About Sidus Space
Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU), located in Cape Canaveral, Florida,
operates from a 35,000-square-foot manufacturing, assembly,
integration, and testing facility focused on vertically integrated
Space-as-a-Service solutions including end-to-end satellite
support. The company’s rich heritage includes the design and
manufacture of many flight and ground component parts and systems
for various space-related customers and programs. Sidus Space has a
broad range of Space-As-a-Service offerings including space-rated
hardware manufacturing, design engineering, satellite manufacturing
and platform development, launch and support services, data
analytics services and satellite constellation management.
Sidus Space has a mission of Bringing Space Down to Earth™ and a
vision of enabling space flight heritage status for new
technologies while delivering data and predictive analytics to
domestic and global customers. Any corporation, industry, or
vertical can start their journey off-planet with Sidus Space’s
rapidly scalable, low-cost satellite services, space-based
solutions, and testing alternatives. More than just a
“Satellite-as-a-Service” provider, Sidus Space is a trusted Mission
Partner–from concept to Low Earth Orbit and beyond. Sidus Space is
ISO 9001:2015, AS9100 Rev. D certified, and ITAR registered.
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December 31, 2022, and other periodic reports filed with the
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