SSTL-300-S1 Earth Imaging Satellite

SSTL developed a state-of-the-art Low Earth Orbit imaging satellite with 1 meter resolution, for the purposes of earth observation, primarily for natural disaster monitoring. The constellation of three spacecraft were successfully launched on 10th July 2015 and are currently operational.

On this project Gediz was one of the engineers responsible structural analysis of the spacecraft platform for launch vibration (Sine and Random) and quasi static launch cases.

Gediz also designed the imager payload mass dummy used on the structural qualification test campaign of the S1 Spacecraft primary elements. The 3 meter imager dummy was tuned to dynamically behave like the real imager assembly and impart correct loads on the spacecraft structure for quasi-static, sine and random vibration load cases that would be seen during launch.

Gediz’s work aided the design of the spacecraft and directly contributed to the overall success of the S1 mission.

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