INTEGRAL 'structural thermal' model testing at ESTEC
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The structural thermal test model (STM) of ESA's INTEGRAL gamma-ray observatory
was tested in the Large Space Simulator (LSS) at ESTEC in June 1998.
Following the thermal-vacuum testing in the LSS, the STM underwent mass property
measurement in the Multi-shaker area, and was then moved into the Large
European Acoustic Facility (LEAF).
Integral is planned for launch in 2002 to perform fine imaging and spectroscopy
of 15 keV to 10 MeV celestial gamma-ray sources.
Last Update: 1 September 2019