Was the shuttles Canadarm tested before being launched in space?
Of course! As a matter of fact, the Canadarm underwent similar tests also at the David Florida Laboratory. All space engines have to be tested to make sure that they will withstand the pressure of the launch, the temperature extremes, the vibration, etc. 54. What type of tests did Canadarm2 undergo? Among the range of tests made by Canadarm2, the most important were: vibration testing, thermal testing, vacuum testing and electromagnetic compatibility. Want to know more? Click here! 55. What other spacecrafts are tested at the David Florida Laboratory? In fact, all Canadian spacecrafts and space hardware as well as several space elements from other countries are tested at the DFL. A few examples are: RADARSAT-1, Mobile Servicing System, communications antenna, Anik, etc. Find more information on these spacecrafts to know them better.
