What is the CubeSat Kit structure made of?
The materials used in the CubeSat Kit are as follows: • The structure (chassis, cover plate and base plate) are made from 5052-H32 sheet aluminum, in thicknesses appropriate for each individual part. • Machined components (e.g. the feet, spacers and Mid-plane Standoffs) are made from 6061-T6 aluminum. • All captive and loose fasteners and the Remove-before-Flight Pin are made from stainless steel. • The male/female threaded standoffs supplied for development and prototyping are made from plated brass. • Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are double- or multilayer designs using FR4 material. See the data sheets for individual components (e.g. switches, ICs, etc.) for the materials used in their construction.
