Ariane 6

User’s Manual for Multi-Launch Service

(MLS)
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July 2021

Issued and approved by Arianespace

Roland LAGIER
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Preface

This User’s Manual provides essential data on the Ariane 6 Multi launch Launch Service in
addition to the Ariane 6 User’s Manual for all the data specific to this service.

This document contains the essential data that is necessary:

 to assess compatibility of a micro, mini, nano spacecraft, cubesat inside deployer and
spacecraft mission with the launch system,
 to initiate the preparation of all technical and operational documentation related to a
launch of any spacecraft on the launch vehicle.

Inquiries concerning clarification or interpretation of this manual should be directed to the

addresses listed below. Comments and suggestions on all aspects of this manual are encouraged
and appreciated.

France Headquarters USA - U.S. Subsidiary

Arianespace ARIANESPACE Inc.

Boulevard de l'Europe 5335 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 520
BP 177 91006 Evry-Courcouronnes Cedex - DC20015 WASHINGTON, USA
France Tel: +(1) 202 628-3936
Tel: +(33) 1 60 87 60 00

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Arianespace
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www.arianespace.com 97388 Kourou Cedex - French Guiana

This document will be revised periodically. In case of modification introduced after the present
issue, the updated pages of the document will be provided on the Arianespace website
www.arianespace.com before the next publication.

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Foreword

Arianespace: the launch Service & Solutions company.

Focused on customer needs

Arianespace is a commercial and engineering driven company providing complete, personalized

launch services, covering the entire period from initial formulation of the project with the
customer and its satellite manufacturer, up to the launch.
Through a family of powerful, reliable and flexible launch vehicles operated from the spaceport
in French Guiana, Arianespace provides a complete range of lift capabilities.
Arianespace combines low risk and flight proven launch systems with financing, insurance and
back-up services to craft tailor-made solutions for start-ups and established players.
With offices in the United States, Japan, Singapore and Europe, and our state-of-the-art launch
facilities in French Guiana, Arianespace is committed to forging service packages that meet
Customer’s requirements.

An experienced and reliable company

Arianespace was established in 1980 as the world’s first commercial space transportation
company. With over 38 years of experience, Arianespace is the most trusted commercial launch
services provider having signed more than 440 contracts, the industry record. Arianespace
competitiveness is demonstrated by the market’s largest order book that confirms the confidence
of Arianespace worldwide customers. Arianespace has processing and launch experience with all
commercial satellite platforms as well as with highly demanding scientific missions.
With its family of launch vehicles, Arianespace is the reference service providing:

launches of any mass, to any orbit, at any time.

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Table of contents

CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 12

1.1. Ariane 6 description 13
1.2. Upper part structures 14
1.3. Carrying capabilities 17
CHAPTER 2 – MISSION REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 18
2.1. Targeted orbit 18
2.2. Launcher performance 18
2.3. Typical mission profile 18
2.4. Typical injection accuracy 21
2.5. Launch window 21
2.6. Orientation during the ascent phase 21
2.7. Condition during long coasting phase 21
2.8. Separation conditions 21
CHAPTER 3 – INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS AND VERIFICATION .............................. 22
3.1. Interface requirements 22
3.1.1. Usable volume 22
3.1.2. Mechanical interface 27
3.1.3. Electrical interface 27
3.2. Interface verification 28
3.2.1. Prior to the launch campaign 28
3.2.1. Pre-launch validation of the electrical links (when applicable) 28
CHAPTER 4 – DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND FLIGHT ENVIRONMENT ....................... 29
4.1. Fundamental frequencies 30
4.2. Quasi static loads 30
4.3. Sine loads 31
4.4. Random vibrations 31
4.5. Acoustic environment 31
4.6. Shock environment 32
4.7. RF environment 32
4.7.1. Launch vehicle and range emissions 32
4.7.2. Spurious radiations acceptable to launch vehicle 32
CHAPTER 5 – DESIGN COMPATIBILITY VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ................. 33

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5.1. Verification logic 33

5.2. Safety factors 34
CHAPTER 6 – MISSION MANAGEMENT AND LAUNCH CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION ... 35
6.1. CSG general presentation 35
6.2. Launch campaign integration sequence 36
6.3. Launch service at CSG 37
6.4. CSG operation policy and safety assurance 38
CHAPTER 7 – LAUNCH SERVICE ............................................................................... 40
7.1. Commercialisation scheme 40
7.2. A simplified mission management 40
7.2.1. Mission analysis 40
7.2.2. Typical schedule 41
Annex 1: small standard adapters and deployers overview ..................................... 44
Annex 2: detailed description of small standard adapters ....................................... 46
PAS 381 S 47
PAS 610 S 51
AR 937 58
Annex 3: Application to use Arianespace’s Launch vehicule (DUA) template .......... 65

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Acronyms, abbreviations and definitions

p Argument of perigee
 Ascending node
D Descending node
a Semi-major axis
e Eccentricity
g Gravity
i Inclination
V Infinite velocity
Za, ha Apogee altitude
Zp, hp Perigee altitude

A
AE Arianespace

B
BAF Final Assembly Building Bâtiment d’Assemblage Final
BAF/HE Encapsulation Hall of BAF Hall d’Encapsulation du BAF

C
CCU Payload Container Container Charge Utile
CDC Mission control centre Centre de Contrôle
CDL Launch Centre Centre de Lancement
CFRP Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer
CGRS Cold Gas Reaction System
CLA Coupled Loads Analysis
CNES French National Space Agency Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales
CoG Center of Gravity
CSG Guiana Space Centre Centre Spatial Guyanais
CU Payload Charge Utile

D
DCI Interface control document Document de Contrôle d’Interface
DEL Flight synthesis report Dossier d’Evaluation du Lancement
DLS Dual Launch Structure

E
ECSS European Cooperation for Space
Standardization
EGSE Electrical Ground Support Equipment
EMC ElectroMagnetic Compatibility
EPCU Payload preparation complex Ensemble de Préparation Charge Utile
ESA European Space Agency
ESR Equipped Solid Rocket

F
FM Flight Model
FMAR Final Mission Analysis Review
FRR Flight Readiness Review

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G
GEO Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit
GSE Ground Support Equipment
GTO Geostationary Transfer Orbit

H
HEO High Elliptical Orbit
HPF Hazardous Processing Facility
HSS Horizontal Separation Subsystem

I
ISS International Space Station
InterStage Structure

K
KRU Kourou

L
LEO Low-Earth Orbit
LLPM Lower Liquid Propulsion Module
LOX Liquid oxygen
LRR Launcher Readiness Review
LSA Launch Service Agreement
LTO Lunar Transfer Orbit
L/V Launch Vehicle
LVA Launch Vehicle Adapter

M
MCC Mission Control Centre
MCI Mass, Center of Gravity, Inertia
MEO Medium-Earth Orbit
MGSE Mechanical Ground Support
Equipment
MLS Multi Launch Service
MTO Medium-Transfer Orbit
MUA Ariane user's manual Manuel Utilisateur Ariane

O
OASPL Overall Acoustic Sound Pressure Level
OBC On Board Computer

P
PFCU Payload access platform Plate-Forme Charge Utile
PFM Proto-Flight Model
PMAR Preliminary Mission Analysis Review
PLANET Payload Local Area Network
PLA6 PayLoad Adapter for A6
PRS Payload Repeater System

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Q
QSL Quasi-Static Load

R
RAAN Right Ascension of the Ascending
Node
RF Radio Frequency

S
S/C SpaceCraft (mini, micro or nano) or
Cubesat +deployer
SOW Statement of Work
SSO Sun-Synchronous Orbit

T
TBC To Be Confirmed
TBD To Be Defined
TC Telecommand
TD Countdown time Temps Décompte
TM Telemetry

U
UCT Upper Composite Traveler
ULPM Upper Liquid Propulsion Module
UPCOM Upper Part & Payload Combined Adjoint Charges Utiles
Operations Manager
UT Universal Time

Z
ZL Launch pad Zone de Lancement
ZLV VEGA Launch pad Zone de Lancement VEGA
ZLS Soyuz Launch pad Zone de Lancement SOYUZ

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Purpose of the document

Arianespace has been launching SmallSats since the early days of Ariane in 1980. With the
introduction of the Ariane Structure for Auxiliary Payloads (ASAP) on the Ariane 4 and Ariane 5
family of vehicles, Arianespace initiated a standardized approach. This allowed many teams
from the worldwide educational, scientific, military and industrial communities to gain easy and
cost effective access to space for their small projects.

The present User’s Manual is intended to provide basic information for Passengers up to 500kg
on the Ariane 6 Multi Launch Service (MLS) operated from Guiana Space Center by Arianespace.

The content encompasses in particular:

- the description of the SmallSats carrying systems on Ariane 6

- the description of the interfaces between SmallSat and Launch Vehicle (L/V);
- the flight environment, design and verification requirements
- the mission integration
- the processing and ground operations performed at the launch site

Together with the Ariane 6 User’s Manual, the Spacecraft Processing Facilities at CSG User’s
Manual and the CSG Safety Regulations, it gives readers the information to assess the
compatibility with the proposed standardized MLS configurations. Dedicated configurations can
be implemented as well on a case by case basis. For more detailed information, the reader is
encouraged to contact Arianespace.

If you would like to inquire about launch opportunities for SmallSat, on MLS and other
Arianespace systems, please visit:

smallsats.arianespace.com

or contact us at:

[email protected]

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CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION

Rideshare missions aim at delivering several passengers on different orbits that can be done
with an Ariane 6 launch vehicle equipped with the Ariane 6 “Multi-Launch Service” (MLS)
carrying system. Such missions can carry a combination of SmallSats of several tens or
hundreds of kilograms, possibly with larger spacecraft. That type of mission can be a dedicated
mission for SmallSats (Rideshare mission), or make profit of the spare performance of the
launcher when it carries heavy main passenger(s) (Piggyback mission).

This User’s Manual provides mission characteristics, requirements to the spacecraft, and
describes the service provided for the SmallSats. For a main spacecraft that would be part of
the launch, the Customer is invited to refer to the Ariane 6 User’s Manual.

Do not hesitate to contact us at for any questions about this mission, we will be very pleased
to work with you in order to determine the best solutions to address your needs.

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1.1. ARIANE 6 DESCRIPTION

The launcher selected to offer a Multi-Launch Service is an Ariane 6 in its 2 boosters version
A62 or in its 4 boosters version A64, depending on the performance need.

Figure 1. The Ariane 62 and 64 launch vehicles

The Ariane 6 consists primarily of the following elements:

 Two or Four Equipped Solid Rocket (ESR),

 A Lower Liquid Propulsion Module (LLPM) containing liquid oxygen and hydrogen, propelled
by the Vulcain 2.1 engine,
 An Upper Liquid Propulsion Module (ULPM) propelled by the Vinci engine. Vinci is a re-
ignitable engine that allows up to 4 ignitions during the launch vehicle flight. The upper
stage is also equipped with an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) which carries several functions:
to pressurize the ULPM tanks, to settle the propellant during coasting phase and before
Vinci re-ignition, to allow long term distancing between spacecraft for multiple launch, and
to perform upper stage end of life disposal manoeuvers in order to mitigate space debris,
 A fairing (PLF) that comes into two lengths : short (A62 only) & long,
 Adapters, dispensers and other carrying systems accommodating the spacecraft.

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1.2. UPPER PART STRUCTURES

The upper part configuration for multi-launch service consists of a stack with SmallSats
aggregated on one or several MLS carrying system(s). This stack can be dedicated to SmallSats’
mission only (rideshare payload stack) or placed below a primary passenger (piggyback payload
stack). Furthermore, such MLS carrying system(s) can be used in combination with the Ariane
6 Dual Launch System.

These carrying systems are the following:

HUB
Manufacturer: Airbus Space systems España (ASE)
The HUB consists in a lightweight CFRP spherical-shape ring
(Height 1051mm, interface diameter Ø1575 mm) offering 6
ports, each being able to accommodate in radial direction
(cantilevered) a spacecraft of 350 kg mass. Option (see
below) exists to accommodate:
- 2 spacecraft sharing the same port (through an adapting
structure),
- a heavier spacecraft on two adjacent ports (through a
specific structure between adjacent port),
- a spacecraft in vertical position through a dedicated
secondary structure (convertible seat).
The HUB is designed to support a 5,500 kg payload with its
adapter on its top interface, with a Center of Gravity position
up to 2.5 m over the mating plan.
Separation system with 24” or 15” can directly be mated. For
other diameter an adaptation plate can be used

MAS-H
Manufacturer: Airbus Space systems España (ASE)
MAS-H is a customizable platform (diameter up to Ø4300 mm,
with a bottom interface diameter Ø1575 mm) allowing to
accommodate 2 or more spacecraft (side-by-side) with a total
mass up to 5,000 kg (TBC) including adapters.

Typical drawing
ASAP-A6
Manufacturer: Airbus Space systems España (ASE)
ASAP-A6 consists of a load bearing carbon structure,
comprising a cylindrical part (with a bottom interface diameter
Ø1780 mm) and an upper truncated conical shell supporting
the main passenger (up to 3,100 kg TBC) with its adaptor. On
the side of the cylindrical part, up to 4 external platforms are
available for spacecraft of 300 kg (TBC).
The inner cavity can accommodate a satellite up to 600 kg
(TBC) with interface Ø937 mm or Ø1194.

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PLA6: adapters with standard spacecraft interface diameters

(see Ariane 6 User’s Manual) can be used to mate a main
Spacecraft on top of a HUB or an ASAP-A6.

Note: for all the structure described, the capability defined takes into account the characteristics
of the spacecraft and its adapter.

Arianespace may evaluate compatibility with other concepts that Customers may request to
accommodate their spacecraft.

In addition, some accessories are available:

Convertible seats to be connected:

- to a HUB port to allow mating the
SmallSat in vertical position instead of
horizontal position,
- or to an ASAP-A6 side platform to allow
mating the SmallSat in horizontal
position instead of vertical position.

Adaptation plates to allow mating two

SmallSats on a single HUB port.

Similarly, for SmallSats exceeding the

carrying capability of a single HUB port, an
adaptation device could connect the
spacecraft to 2 adjacent ports.

CubeSats deployers brackets to allow

the installation of CubeSats deployers onto
ASAP-A6 platforms or on MAS-H plate
(picture on the left for illustration only).

Different spacing cylinders will provide room between HUBs, for clearance at spacecraft
separation.

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Possible configurations for Multi-Launch Service are illustrated below:

Fig 1.c : 1 HUB + 1 main S/C Fig 1.d : 2 HUB + 1 main S/C Fig 1.e : 3 HUB
(on top of an adapter) (on top of an adapter)

Fig 1.f : 1 HUB + 1 main S/C Fig 1.g : 1 MAS-H Fig 1.h : 2 HUB + 1 MAS-H
(on top of an adapter) under DLS (2 or more S/C side-by-side) (2 or more S/C side-by-side)

Fig 1.i : 1 ASAP-A6 + 1 main S/C Fig 1.j: 1 ASAP-A6 + 2 HUB Fig 1.k : 1 ASAP-A6 + 1 MAS-H
(on top of an adapter) (2 or more S/C side-by-side)

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Note: stack configurations illustrated on figure 1.d, 1.e and 1.g can also be accommodated
under a DLS, as illustrated on figure 1.f for the “1 HUB + 1 main S/C” configuration.

1.3. CARRYING CAPABILITIES

The spacecraft mass and volume will drive its accommodation on the payload stack considering
the carrying capabilities of the MLS reference structures (HUB, MAS-H, ASAP-A6).

The spacecraft mass provided below to show accommodation options on MLS shall be considered
as guidelines. Allocated volumes are addressed in Section 3.1.1.

For specific cases, please contact Arianespace for an assessment.

Center of gravity (m)

Categories Structures Mass (kg)
(*)
Main S/C
PAF, on top of HUB 500 - 5,000 see A6 User Manual
on top of the HUB
Main S/C
PAF, on top of
on top of the 500 – 3,000 <2
ASAP-A6
ASAP-A6
Side by side S/C MAS-H 500 – 2,000 < 2,7 (TBC)
Minisat On MAS-H / Inside 200 - 500 <1
Microsat ASAP-A6 60 - 200 < 0,7
Minisat 200 - 350 < 0,55
On HUB port, on
Microsat 60 - 200 < 0,65
ASAP-6 platform
Nanosat 25 - 60 < 0,65
on ASAP-A6
Cubesat deployer platform, HUB ports 5 - 35 < 0,65
or on MAS-H

(*) CoG given for the maximal mass of the range, with respect to the separation
plane for main S/C and with respect to the carrying structure interface for
SmallSats.

For spacecraft over 2,000 kg, mission requirements, environments, interfaces, spacecraft
qualification logic, mission management and launch campaign are given in the Ariane 6 User’s
Manual.

For spacecraft between 500 and 2,000kg, please contact Arianespace for dedicated information.

For SmallSats the following chapters give the applicable constraints, environments and
qualification logic, interfaces and services.

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CHAPTER 2 – MISSION REQUIREMENTS

This section provides the information necessary to make preliminary performance assessments
for the Ariane 6 Launch Vehicle. The following paragraphs present the vehicle reference
performance, the typical accuracy, the attitude orientation capabilities and the mission duration.

2.1. TARGETED ORBIT

The Ariane 6 re-ignitable Upper Stage offers a great flexibility, in particular in case of a shared
launch, the payloads can be injected on different orbits for instance to initiate plane changes or
orbit raising maneuvers.

Depending on the mission, the satellite might need a propulsion system to reach its final orbit.

2.2. LAUNCHER PERFORMANCE

The overall launcher performance and mission possibility is described in the Ariane 6 User’s
Manual. Arianespace invites projects to contact us to analyze in details the best strategy for
their missions.

2.3. TYPICAL MISSION PROFILE

The reignitable Upper Stage (ULPM) offers a great flexibility; in particular, in case of a shared
launch, the payloads can be injected on different orbits.

The ULPM phase typically consists of one, two or more burns to reach the targeted orbit,
depending on the orbit altitude, eccentricity and inclination:

- For elliptic equatorial orbit including GTO, super GTO or sub GTO, a single boost injects the
upper composite into the targeted orbit (direct ascent profile);

- For circular orbit, highly inclined orbit or GTO+, a first burn is used to reach an intermediate
orbit, followed by a coast phase which duration depends on the targeted orbit, and a second
burn to reach the final orbit;

- In case of launch with multiple payloads, several burns can be performed to transfer the
payloads to a wide variety of final orbits.

In this paragraph only direct GEO and LTO missions are mentioned as examples.

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The typical timeline for the direct GEO mission is the following:

Events Timeline (s)

Lift off 0
End of ESR flight 136
Fairing jettisoning 194
End of LLPM flight 472
End of 1st vinci1 boost 1 111
End of coasting phase 18 657
End of Vinci 2nd boost 19 807
Payloads release Between 20 072 and 21 822

For the GEO mission, the typical ground track and visibility from ground stations is presented
below:

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The typical timeline for the LTO mission is the following:

Events Timeline (s)

Lift off 0.33
End of ESR flight 135
Fairing jettisoning 212
End of LLPM flight 467
End of 1st vinci1 boost 1423
Payloads release 2173

For the LTO mission, the typical ground track and visibility from ground stations is presented
below:

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2.4. TYPICAL INJECTION ACCURACY

The typical injection accuracy for the GEO mission is the following:

Injection accuracy @1σ

a Semi major axis +/- 65km
e Eccentricity +/- 0.0018
i Inclination +/- 0.02°

The typical injection accuracy for the LTO mission is the following:

Injection accuracy @1σ

a Semi major axis +/- 1300km
e Eccentricity +/- 0.0002
i Inclination +/- 0.02°
Argument of perigee (deg) 0.06
Ascending node (deg) 0.04

2.5. LAUNCH WINDOW

As far as possible, Arianespace will define a minimum 45 minutes launch window, taking into
account the constraints of each passenger.

For specific missions (SSO for instance), the launch window is reduced to a fixed time.

2.6. ORIENTATION DURING THE ASCENT PHASE

During ascent phase after fairing jettisoning, the launcher is roll controlled around its
longitudinal axis with a rate remaining below 2.5°/s.

2.7. CONDITION DURING LONG COASTING PHASE

During coasting phase between boosted phase, except specific requirements from the
Customer, the launcher is spun at 1°/s ±0.2°/s around its longitudinal axis, and the launcher
axis is preferably set perpendicular to the sun direction with an accuracy of ±15°.

2.8. SEPARATION CONDITIONS

Separation conditions are mainly linked to the separation system, and the inertia and static
unbalance of the spacecraft. Arianespace will perform a separation analysis to confirm
spacecraft kinematic conditions at separation.

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CHAPTER 3 – INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS AND

VERIFICATION

This chapter defines the requirements in terms of usable volume, mechanical interface,
electrical interface and interfaces verification.

3.1. INTERFACE REQUIREMENTS

3.1.1. Usable volume

The allocated volumes illustrated hereafter take maximum benefit of the volume under the
Ariane 6 Fairing and DLS, around HUBs, inside and on the platforms of the ASAP-A6, or on top
of the MAS-H. Those volumes include the accessories defined in § 1.2 (if necessary) and the
separation system. Thus, accessibility to the separation system shall be defined with the
Customer.

The volumes presented below show the static dimensions that the spacecraft, including
manufacturing tolerance, thermal protection installation, appendices… shall not exceed.

They have been established having regard to the frequency requirements of chapter 4.

Upon reception of spacecraft CAD model, Arianespace will perform an accommodation analysis
to define the best configuration complying with several constraints such as mass balance,
available volumes, accessibility etc.

The usable volumes are provided for design guidance purpose. Other accommodations with
specific dispensers for SmallSats constellations or with additional stacked structures can also
be considered.

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On the HUB ports

One HUB provides 6 ports. On each port, the volume allocated to one spacecraft and its adapter
corresponds to the orange volume defined below.

If necessary, the volume of 2 or more ports can be aggregated to be used by 1 single (bigger)
satellite.

A port can be equipped with an adaptation plate to accommodate 2 or more (smaller)

spacecraft. The volume allocated to each corresponds to the green volume defined below.

Fig 3.1.1.b. Usable volume available for 1 HUB Fig 3.1.1.c. Usable volume available for ½ a HUB
port port

An extension of the volume toward the external side is possible (from R=2230 up to R=2300
for the curved surface on Fig 3.1.1.b. and 3.1.1.c) when the HUB is directly beneath the fairing
(with no dual launch system) and would be analyzed by Arianespace on a case-by-case basis
upon Customer’s request .

An extension in height is also possible thanks to additional raising rings between the HUBs and
would be analyzed by Arianespace on a case-by-case basis upon Customer’s request.

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On the MAS-H for multiple payloads

The MAS-H can accommodate between 2 and 4 S/C: allowable volumes illustrated hereafter are
typical volumes given for 2 or 4 side-by-side S/C. In case of 2 side-by-side S/C, the remaining
volume can be allocated to SmallSats. Other types of volumes are also possible: please contact
Arianespace.

Ø 2130

Fig 3.1.1.d. 2 side by side S/C on MAS-H

Fig 3.1.1.e. additional volume for SmallSat on MAS-H

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Fig 3.1.1.f. 4 side by side S/C on the MAS-H

The height of the cylindrical volume allocated is not limited, provided that the usable volumes
defined in Ariane 6 User Manual are fulfilled.

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On top of the ASAP-A6 for a main payload

The volume available is up to 9540mm in height and 4600mm in diameter.

Inside the ASAP-A6 cavity

Fig 3.1.1.g. Usable volume inside ASAP-A6 cavity

On the ASAP-A6 ports

Fig 3.1.1.h. Usable volume available for ASAP-A6 side port (preliminary data)

An extension of the volume toward the external side (on the right of Fig 3.1.1.h) might be
possible and would be analyzed by Arianespace on a case-by-case basis upon Customer’s
request.

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3.1.2. Mechanical interface

For the SmallSats, the standard adapters/separation systems are described in annex 1 of this
document. These are off-the-shelf devices, already used several times by Arianespace. If the
use of another device is needed, please contact Arianespace. In this case, in order to guarantee
the mission reliability. interface verification tests shall be conducted and the definition and
qualification of the separation system shall be submitted to the Arianespace approval.

The deployer for CubeSat is usually brought by the Customer. However, as an option,
Arianespace and partners can manage the deployers procurement and the CubeSat integration
into the deployers.

Arianespace has built close relations with worldwide deployer manufacturers. Some of the most
popular 12U and 16U deployers are illustrated in annex 1.

3.1.3. Electrical interface

The launcher provides one redundant spacecraft separation order for each SmallSats and it
acknowledges the correct separation of the spacecraft.

Considering the total number of umbilical lines available on Ariane 6 (244 lignes) and the
number of spacecraft accommodated for the Multi-Launch Service, the following allocations of
electrical links between the spacecraft and its EGSE (Electrical Ground Support Equipment) are
defined below depending on the category of satellites. 2 lines have to be dedicated to batteries
charging, the others can be used for communication.

S/C class Minisat Microsat Nanosat cubesat

inside
deployer
Nb of wires 30 12 2 for 0
(baseline) batteries
charging

For Cubesats, no wire is available on the Multi-Launch Service (only deployer separation order
and separation report are implemented).

The type of connector used depends on the type of adapter used. If the adapter is procured
from RUAG or ASE, the connectors are DBAS type. If the adapter is procured from PSC, the
connectors are PSC connectors. The connectors are provided by Arianespace. For other types
of adapters, please contact Arianespace.

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3.2. INTERFACE VERIFICATION

3.2.1. Prior to the launch campaign

Customer shall provide evidence of the compliance with launch system interfaces at the latest
at Flight Mission Analysis Review (FMAR). This includes compliance to usable volume,
compliance to mechanical interface requirements and compliance to electrical interface
requirements.

For this purpose, the following information & measurements will be required for review and
approval:

Compatibility to Usable Volume:

The Volume compatibility verification is done by mean of a “virtual” fit-check based on

CAD models: Customer will have to provide a representative CAD model of its S/C to verify
that no interference might occur with adjacent S/C or with LV structure and that there is
proper access to the bolted interfaces and harness connectors for integration operations.

The model shall be fully representative of the actual S/C and shall include provisions for
MLI, harness, etc...

In case late access (that is access after integration of the S/C on the carrying system) is
needed to remove some non-flight items (covers, etc...), a CAD model of each remove-
before-flight item shall be provided, as well as a description of the operations and
associated ground equipment, if any.

Mechanical & Electrical compatibility:

For SmallSat, the standard approach is to perform the fit check (mechanical and electrical
interface verification) the first day of the S/C launch campaign just after the arrival of the
S/C to the CSG facilities.

However, in order to secure the launch campaign planning, the customer shall provide, at
the latest at Flight Mission Analysis Review (FMAR), evidences that the S/C rear panel
meets the mechanical interface requirements, including a report with the geometric
measurements of the S/C as-built rear panel.

As an option to be ordered by customer, a mechanical and electrical fit check can be

performed prior to the launch campaign, at Customer or manufacturer premises. Specific
LV hardware for these tests is loaned according to the contractual provision.

3.2.1. Pre-launch validation of the electrical links (when applicable)

This chapter is applicable when umbilical links are needed. More information is provided in the
chapter 5.6 of Ariane6 user’s Manual .

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CHAPTER 4 – DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AND FLIGHT

ENVIRONMENT

This chapter defines the design requirements, the flight environment that the spacecraft will
encounter and the spacecraft qualification logic. In order to benefit from a max number of
launch opportunities in LEO, the spacecraft customer may also consider requirements
mentioned in the SSMS User’s Manual

For thermal environment, contamination, cleanliness, safety and depressurization, you can refer
to the Ariane 6 User’s Manual, as there is no specificity linked to the MLS.

For each of the environments, the loads are defined considering the following axes (PL is
referring to payload axis and LV to launch vehicle axis):

For a side mounted payload For a forward mounted payload

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4.1. FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCIES

To prevent dynamic coupling between the launch vehicle and the spacecraft low frequency
modes, the spacecraft should be designed so that its fundamental frequencies, cantilevered at
the interface, comply with the following, on each axis:

Nanosat or
Minisat Microsat
Cubesat deployer
200-500 kg 60-200 kg
S/C Axis 5-60 kg
forward Side forward Side forward or side
mounted mounted mounted mounted mounted
XPL > 50 Hz > 20 Hz > 60 Hz > 30 Hz > 115 Hz
YPL > 20 Hz > 20 Hz > 30 Hz > 30 Hz > 115 Hz
ZPL > 20 Hz > 50 Hz > 30 Hz > 60 Hz > 115 Hz

4.2. QUASI STATIC LOADS

During flight, the spacecraft is exposed to static and dynamic loads.

For a spacecraft complying with frequency requirements defined above, the limit levels of quasi-
static loads (QSL) to be taken into account for the design and the dimensioning of the spacecraft
primary structure are the following:

Nanosat or
Minisat Microsat
Cubesat
S/C 200-500 kg 60-200 kg
Deployer 5-60 kg
Axis
forward Side forward Side Side or forward
mounted mounted mounted mounted mounted
-9 g
(compression)
XPL ±3g ± 9.0 g ± 4.5 g ± 10.0 g
+6.0 g
(tension)
YPL ±3g ±3g ± 4.5 g ± 4.5 g ± 10.0 g
-9 g
(compression)
ZPL ±3g ± 4.5 g ± 9.0 g ± 10.0 g
+6.0 g
(tension)

Line loads peaking

The geometrical discontinuities of the spacecraft adapter/separation device and the difference
in the local stiffness of the launch vehicle may introduce some local variations of the uniform
line loads distribution. A value of 50% in side mounted configuration and 15% for the other
configurations over the average line loads seen by the spacecraft shall be taken into account.

Handling loads for all satellite handled with the crane during launch campaign in CSG

During the integration phase on the stack, the spacecraft is lifted and handled with its
adapter/separation device. For this reason, the spacecraft lifting brackets and its handling
equipment must be designed accounting for the adapter/separation device additional mass (see
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4.3. SINE LOADS

The spacecraft shall withstand the sine-equivalent levels given below, applied at the spacecraft
mating interface:

Sine load amplitude

Freq. Nanosat or
S/C Minisat Microsat
band Cubesat Deployer
Axis 200-500 kg 60-200 kg
(Hz) 5 - 60 kg
forward Side forward Side Side or forward
mounted mounted mounted mounted mounted
5–60 2.0 g 1.5 g
XPL 3.0 g 2.0 g 4.0 g
60–125 1.0 g 0.75 g
5–60 1.5 g 1.5 g
YPL 2.0 g 2.0 g 4.0 g
60–125 0.75 g 0.75 g
5–60 1.5 g 2.0 g
ZPL 2.0 g 3.0 g 4.0 g
60–125 0.75 g 1.0 g

4.4. RANDOM VIBRATIONS

The spacecraft shall withstand the broadband levels given below, applied at the spacecraft
mating interface:

S/C mass Random environment

0.035 g2/Hz [20 –500] Hz
Minisat
0.035 g2/Hz (500 Hz) - 0.002 g2/Hz (2000 Hz)
200-500 kg
Grms:5,43g
0.035 g2/Hz [20 –500] Hz
Microsat
0.035 g2/Hz (500 Hz) - 0.002 g2/Hz (2000 Hz)
60-200 kg
Grms:5,43g
Nanosat or
0.025 g2/Hz [20 – 2000] Hz
Cubesat deployer
Grms:7,04g
5-60 kg

4.5. ACOUSTIC ENVIRONMENT

The spacecraft shall withstand the acoustic environment inside the fairing during flight, as
defined in the Ariane 6 User’s Manual

Octave center Flight limit level (dB)

frequency (Hz) (ref : 0 dB = 2 x 10-5 Pa)
31.5 128
63 131
125 136
250 133
500 129
1000 123
2000 116
OASPL (20 – 2828 Hz) 139.5

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4.6. SHOCK ENVIRONMENT

The launcher and the spacecraft separation devices produce shock loads. The spacecraft shall
withstand the shock induced by its own separation device, but also and those induced by nearby
co-passengers separations.

The spacecraft shall be qualified toward the following envelope shock environment:

Frequency SRS
100 Hz 30 g
1000 Hz 1000 g
10000 Hz 1000 g

In order to respect the qualified level of the co-passengers, each separation device shall limit
its induced shock environment to the above envelope. In case the separation device does not
respect the above specification, please contact Arianespace for further analysis.

4.7. RF ENVIRONMENT

4.7.1. Launch vehicle and range emissions

The spacecraft (or cubesat+deployer) shall withstand the intensity of the electrical field
generated by spurious or intentional emissions from the Launch Vehicle and the range RF
systems, whose characteristics are given in the Ariane 6 User’s Manual.

4.7.2. Spurious radiations acceptable to launch vehicle

The spacecraft emitters shall be OFF during all the combined operations, final countdown and
ascent phase until 20s after the S/C separation.

The spacecraft spurious radiation shall be compatible with the Launcher susceptibility mask
whose characteristics are given in the Ariane 6 User’s Manual.

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CHAPTER 5 – DESIGN COMPATIBILITY

VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The spacecraft authority shall demonstrate that the spacecraft structure and equipment are
capable of withstanding the maximum expected launch vehicle ground and flight environments
given in the previous chapter.

5.1. VERIFICATION LOGIC

The spacecraft compatibility must be proven by means of adequate assessment and tests. The
verification logic is shown in the following table. The logic is different if there is a Structural
Test Model (STM) or Qualification Model (QM), for the first flight model (FM1), and for the
subsequent models. Arianespace would consider qualification obtained from heritage on other
launchers as relevant justification.

For SmallSats, the verification logic to be applied is summarized in the following table. In case
a main payload (mass >> 500kg) is part of the stack, the verification logic defined in A6 User
Manual applies.

Minisat - 200 to 500 kg

Random
Static Sine vibration Acoustic Shock
vibration
Qualification Qualification Qualification
STM/QM Qualification test Qualification test
test test test
Protoflight Protoflight test or
PFM Protoflight test Protoflight test Protoflight test
test by heritage
Optional Acceptance test,
Subsequent
By Heritage (at acceptance Acceptance test or to be covered By Heritage
FMs
level) by random test

Microsat - 60 to 200 kg
Random
Static Sine vibration Acoustic Shock
vibration
Not requested
Qualification Qualification Qualification
STM/QM (covered by Qualification test
test test test
random)
Protoflight Protoflight test Not requested
Protoflight test or
PFM test or by or by Protoflight test (covered by
by heritage
equivalence equivalence random)
Optional :
By Heritage Not requested
Subsequent acceptance test Acceptance
or by (covered by By Heritage
FMs Or test
equivalence random)
by equivalence

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Nanosat or Cubesat+ deployer - 5 to 60 kg

Random
Static Sine vibration Acoustic Shock
vibration
Not requested Not requested
Qualification Qualification
STM/QM (covered by (covered by Qualification test
test test
random) random)
Protoflight
Not requested Not requested
test Protoflight Protoflight test or
PFM (covered by (covered by
or by test by heritage
random) random)
equivalence
By Heritage Not requested Not requested
Subsequent Acceptance
or by (covered by (covered by By Heritage
FMs test
equivalence random) random)

Notes:

 “By equivalence” means that it is covered by another test (for instance sine environment
covered by random test or static environment covered by sine test).
 When the static qualification is demonstrated with a sine test, the test shall cover the
combination of the max lateral QSL and max longitudinal QSL.
 “By heritage” means that qualification is already acquired on a previous spacecraft with the
same primary structure, major subsystems and appendages.

The spacecraft first fundamental frequencies shall be confirmed by a test, and the spacecraft
FEM model tuned according to the test results.

For Minisats, a random test is not required, provided that it is covered by acoustic test. For
Microsats, Nanosats or Cubesat Deployers, acoustic test is not required, provided that a random
test is performed.

5.2. SAFETY FACTORS

Spacecraft qualification, protoflight and acceptance test levels are determined by increasing the
flight limit loads which are presented in chapter 4 by the safety factors given in table below:

Qualification (*) Protoflight Acceptance

S/C tests Duration Duration/ Duration/
Factors Factors Factors
/rate Rate Rate
Static
1,25 N/A 1,25 N/A N/A N/A
(QSL)
Random
2,25 (**) 120s 2,25 (**) 60s 1.0 (**) 60s
(***)
Sine
1,25 2 oct/min 1,25 4 oct/min 1.0 4 oct/min
vibrations
Acoustics +3 dB 120 s +3 dB 60 s 1.0 60 s
+3 dB +3 dB
Shock N/A N/A N/A N/A
(or 1.41) (or 1.41)
(*) Except for random environment, if qualification is not demonstrated by test, a safety factor of 2 (margin  100%)
is requested with respect to the design limit loads.
(**) factor by which to multiply the power spectral density.
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CHAPTER 6 – MISSION MANAGEMENT AND LAUNCH

CAMPAIGN ORGANISATION

This chapter describes the logic for the integration of the Stack and the service provided during
the Launch campaign.

Particularities presented for the MLS mission supersede or complete the Ariane 6 User’s Manual.

6.1. CSG GENERAL PRESENTATION

General information related to the French Guiana launch site and the European spaceport are
given in the paragraph 6 of the Ariane 6 User’s Manual.

In Ariane 6 User’s Manual, paragraphs dealing with Environmental conditions (temperature,

cleanliness and humidity), Power supply, Transportation and Handling, Fluids and gases, are
applicable to a MLS launch campaign.

Arrival areas

The Spacecraft and Customer’s ground support equipment can be delivered to French Guiana
by aircraft landing at Félix Eboué international airport and by ship arriving at the Cayenne
Dégrad-des-Cannes harbor, using “commercial” planes or ships.

Transportation to French Guiana of Spacecraft and dangerous goods have to be managed by

and under the Customer responsibility. Upon specific Customer request, Arianespace may
provide all needed support for the equipment handling and transportation to French Guiana as
well as formality procedures.

For transportation of hazardous propellant, Arianespace will provide all needed support for the
equipment handling and transportation as well as formality procedures.

For more additional information, see paragraph 6 of Ariane 6 User’s Manual.

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6.2. LAUNCH CAMPAIGN INTEGRATION SEQUENCE

The graph below shows a typical stack integration flow, applicable to SmallSats mated on HUB
or ASAP:

Note 1 - in case a main payload is part of the MLS mission, specific constraints may have to be
taken into account in the integration sequence definition.

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6.3. LAUNCH SERVICE AT CSG

The following particularities with respect to Ariane 6 User’s Manual are applicable to SmallSats.

Cubesats
Activity Minisats Microsats Nanosats loaded
deployer
Site survey In option In option In option None
Standalone < 10 days < 5 days < 5 days None
activities
Propellant loading Yes Yes In option None
at CSG
Integration on At Guiana At Guiana At Guiana At Guiana
the carrying Space Centre Space Centre Space Centre Space Centre
structure
Communication In option In option None None
links after
integration on the
carrying structure
Communication Yes None None None
links after
encapsulation
Accessibility after In option In option In option None
integration and
before
encapsulation
Battery charge Yes Yes Yes None
after integration
The battery The battery The battery The battery
charge validity charge validity charge validity charge validity
shall last min shall last min shall last min shall last min 4
45 days 45 days 45 days months
RF on ground In option In option None None
before integration
RF on ground None None None None
after integration
RF during flight None None None None

Switch ON not Switch ON not Switch ON not Switch ON not

before 20s before 20s before 20s before 30mins
after after after after
separation (cf separation (cf separation (cf separation (cf
§4.7.2) §4.7.2) §4.7.2) §4.7.2)

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The minimum surface allocated in preparation halls, offices and Final Chronology in the Mission
Control Centre is detailed below. It may be adapted depending on the number of passengers
on the mission:

Cubesats
Minisats Microsats Nanosats loaded
deployer
Minimum surface 50 m² (TBC) 30 m² (TBC) 15 m² (TBC) 5 m²(TBC)
in PPF for S/C (shared clean (shared clean (shared clean (shared clean
standalone hall) hall) hall) room)
activities
LBC In option In option None None
EGSE in Launch Yes Yes None None
pad
Office / Surface In option: In option: In option: In option:
shared open shared open shared open shared open
space space space space
Mission Control None None None None
Centre
Chronology Yes Yes Yes Yes
following
For Cubesats, integration in the deployer is performed ahead of the launcher integration
process.

For the standalone preparation phase, the clean rooms are shared between Customers.
Separate boxes are installed in order to provide adequate confidentiality between projects.

Arianespace can also perform operations in

Guiana on behalf of the Customer, with
connected smart glasses, to allow the Customer
to follow the procedure.

This method was successfully applied on

previous launch campaigns.

6.4. CSG OPERATION POLICY AND SAFETY ASSURANCE

Any operations performed at CSG must comply with CSG operations policy. Guidelines, general
security rules, training courses for adaptation or awareness and Customer assistance are
presented in the paragraph 6 of the Ariane 6 User’s Manual.

In particular, Customers have to demonstrate that equipment and operations at CSG comply
with the requirements of the Payload Safety Handbook. The spacecraft design and operations
compatibility with CSG safety rules is verified according to mission procedure described in the
chapter 7 of Ariane 6 User’s Manual.

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For Micro, Mini and Nano S/C, in order to demonstrate that the mission complies with the
requirements of safety and French Space Operations Act, Arianespace computes the “casualty
risk” (far range risk of casualty in case of launch failure) for every mission. This computation is
fed by fragmentation models of each element (launcher structures, adapters and spacecraft).
Accordingly, a fragmentation model of the spacecraft shall be supplied by Customer for Mini,
Micro and Nano S/C, in accordance with Arianespace fragmentation model guidelines.

For Cubesats Deployers reliability, in order to demonstrate the absence of risks on the mission,
Customer shall conduct the functional validation of the Deployers ahead of the launch campaign
by tests or heritage and shall provide evidence of Deployers reliability at the latest at Flight
Readiness Review (FRR).

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CHAPTER 7 – LAUNCH SERVICE

7.1. COMMERCIALISATION SCHEME

The contractual commitments between the Launch Service Provider and the Customer are
defined in the Launch Services Agreement (LSA) with its Statement of Work (SOW) and its
Technical Specification.

At the LSA signature, Arianespace provides the Customer with a project-oriented management
system, based on a single point of contact (the Program Director) for all launch service
activities, in order to:

- simplify and streamline the process,

- ensure adequate configuration control for the interface documents and hardware,
- provide transparency on the launch system, so as to enable mission progress and
schedule control assessment.

7.2. A SIMPLIFIED MISSION MANAGEMENT

Arianespace launch services include the tasks conducted to ensure the compatibility between
the spacecraft, the launch system and the mission. The final target of this activity is to
demonstrate the ability of the launch vehicle to perform the mission in accordance with the
Customer requirements.

7.2.1. Mission analysis

It consists of the following tasks:

Trajectory and performance: one trajectory analysis will be performed for the contemplated
stack. It provides the flight timeline, the state vector at separation for each spacecraft, the Sun
Aspect Angle, the visibility for the ground stations and the injection accuracy.

Separation analysis: envelope volume in which the spacecraft will stay and maximum delta
V at separation will be provided.

Long-term non-collision analysis will guaranty the non-collision of the spacecraft to other
objects.

Mechanical Coupled loads analyses: a preliminary coupled load analysis and a final coupled
loads analysis the will be carried out for the complete stack. The quasi-static loads at CoG, the
accelerations and displacements at interface will be provided to the Customer. No random or
vibroacoustic analysis will be performed.

Thermal coupled load analysis: one thermal analysis for the stack will be performed during
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provided. For the flight phase, the minimum and maximum temperature at spacecraft nodes
will be provided. The cubesat deployers will be considered as black bodies.

Before the final mission analysis loop, and in order to allow the Customer to assess the thermal
conditions of the S/C critical elements during flight phase, the maximum heat fluxes and
application duration will the provided.

Electromagnetic and RF compatibility analysis: spacecraft shall be OFF while integrated

on the launch vehicle and until 20s after separation (30mins after separation from deployers).
The Customer shall demonstrate the spacecraft compatibility with launch vehicle and range
spurious and intentional emissions.

7.2.2. Typical schedule

The mission analysis is planned in 2 rounds:

- a Preliminary Mission Analysis limited to a Coupled Loads Analysis,

- a Final Mission Analysis, encompassing the studies described in previous paragraph.

Depending on performance, location availability and constraints, cubesat deployer could be

integrated up to 2 months before launch. Nevertheless, after L - 6 months, the possibilities for
integration decrease with time.

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For each round, the analysis performed and main deliverables are detailed below:

S/C Preliminary mission analysis Final mission analysis

1 CLA
Minisat 1 CLA 1 thermal analysis
1 trajectory analysis
> 200kg Maximum heat fluxes (**) 1 separation study
1 EMC analysis
1 CLA
1 thermal status
Microsat 1 CLA (*) 1 trajectory status
1 separation status
60 – 200 kg Maximum heat fluxes (**) 1 EMC status (in case the S/C is
ON)

Loads and accelerations at

Nanosat No CLA interface
Maximum heat fluxes
25 – 60 kg Maximum heat fluxes(**) 1 trajectory status
1 separation status
Loads and accelerations at
Cubesat deployer
No CLA interface
Maximum heat fluxes
S/C mass <25 kg
Maximum heat fluxes (**) 1 trajectory status
1 separation status
(*) to be confirmed during mission preparation for low mass microsats.
(**) if requested

The status of each analysis will be provided to the Customer. The Customer will have 15 days
to ask questions by e-mail and to give its assessment on the results. A review will then be
organized to answer those questions.

In close relationship with mission analysis, Arianespace will check that the spacecraft design is
able to withstand the LV environment. For this purpose, environment test plan, environment
test file will be requested for review and approval. In addition, customer shall provide evidence
of the compliance with launch system interface. (mechanical and electrical ).

Except for cubesat deployers, Ariane6 user’ Manual is applicable for mission preparation
meetings and reviews.

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For cubesat deployers the following scheme is applicable:

# Title Typical Object Loc

date  
1 Contractual Kick-off Meeting L -6 M-E E or T

2 Final Mission Analysis Kick-Off: L-6 M-E E or T

Review and validation of the Final Mission Analysis

inputs

Review of the safety submission inputs

3 Final Mission Analysis Review (RAMF) & L-3 M-E E or T

Environment Key point

4 Operation Preparation Meeting L-3 M-O-S E or T

5 DCI Signature Issue 2 Revision 0 L-2 M-E-O-S E or T

 Dates are given in months, relative to L, where L is the first day of the Launch Term, Period,
Slot or Day.
M  Management; E  Engineering; O  Operations; S  Safety
E  Evry; T  By Teleconference/Electronic exchange

In parallel, launcher reviews take place: FRR (LV Flight Readiness Review) at L – 1.5 months
and LRR (Launch Readiness Review) at L-1 days. The L/V-S/C interfaces will be examined with
reference to the DCI.

At the LV Flight Readiness Review, the Customer shall have demonstrated S/C compatibility to
mission environment and launcher interfaces (mechanical and electrical). He is also asked to
provide the proof of the availability of the satellite Dummy, when applicable.

The Arianespace’s launch service for SmallSats includes the engineering tasks necessary to
ensure SmallSats compatibility with the launch system and, for a piggyback mission, with the
main passenger mission. For details refer to the Ariane6 user’s Manual.

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Annex 1: small standard adapters and deployers

overview

Several standard off-the-shelf adapters/separation devices are available ensuring interfaces

between the launcher and the spacecraft. Detailed description is provided in Annex2.

Adapter / Manufacturer Description Separation system

PAS 381 S RUAG Space AB

Active and passive ring

S/C interface: 24 bolts at

Clamp-band 381 mm
Ø381 mm
with low shock separation
Total height: 79 mm
system (CBOD-LT) + up
Total mass: 4 kg
to 24 springs
Mass remaining on the S/C: 1
kg

PAS 610 S RUAG Space AB

Clamp-band 610 mm
Active ring
S/C interface : Ø610 mm with low shock separation
flange system CBOD-LT) + up to
12 springs
Total height: 103 mm
Total mass: 6 kg
Mass remaining on the S/C:
1kg

AR 937 AIRBUS DS Clamp-band 945 mm

Active ring S/C interface: Ø945 mm with low shock separation
flange system LPSS) + up to 8
Total height: 160 mm springs
Total mass: 45 kg
Mass remaining on the S/C: 0
kg

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Some other adapters can also be used as Planetary System Corporation Mark II MLB (user’s
manual available here):

MkII MLB Planetary 11 available diameters from 8 inches to 38.81 inches

System Corporation (PSC) (203.2mm to 985.5mm)

Total height: 2.1 in - 5.3 mm

Total mass: from 1.48 to 7.17 kg depending on the diameter

Mass remaining on the S/C: from 0.35 to 2 kg depending on

the diameter

In some situations, the Customer may wish to provide the payload adapter. In such cases, the
Customer shall ask the Arianespace approval and corresponding requirements. Arianespace will
supervise the design and production of such equipment or approve its definition and
qualification in order to insure its compatibility with the mission.

Cubesat deployers

Some other deployers can also be used.

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Annex 2: detailed description of small standard

adapters

Several standard off-the-shelf adapters are available ensuring interfaces between the launcher
and the micro or mini spacecraft.

The family of low shock adapters from RUAG Space Company uses a down-scaled version of
the clamp-band and CBOD of the larger adapters used for Ariane and Soyuz passengers (PAS
937 S, PAS 1194 VS, etc...). They consist of the adapter structure, the clamp-band assembly
together with its bracket set, the separation spring set and umbilical bracket attached to the
structure. The available clamp band diameters are 381, 432 and 610 mm and the LV - S/C
interface can be either bolted (as for the SSASAP5 ring) or at the clampband (as for larger S/C).

For the 937 mm diameter, the Active Ring 937 (AR 937) from Airbus DS, is available. It consists
of an aluminum alloy conical structure, clamp band (LPSS 937) assembly, bracket set,
separation spring set and a protective membrane.

The table below summarizes the available options:

Adapter Bolted interface Interface at the clamp-band

PAS 381 S X (381 mm)

PAS 432 S X (298 mm) X (432 mm)
PAS 610 S X (610 mm)
AR 937 X (937 mm)

In case of bolted interface, a part of the adapter (the so-called passive ring) remains on the
S/C after separation.

The adapters hold the electrical harness that is necessary for umbilical links as well as for
separation orders and telemetry data transmission. This harness will be tailored to user needs,
with its design depending on the required links between the spacecraft and the launch vehicle
(see Chapter 2).

In some situations, the Customer may wish to assume responsibility for payload adapter. In
such cases, the Customer shall ask the Arianespace approval and corresponding requirements.
Arianespace will supervise the design and production of such equipment to insure the
compatibility at system level.

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PAS 381 S

The PAS 381 S is designed and qualified to support a

payload of 350kg centered at 0.5m from the separation
plane.

The PAS 381 S is composed of two parts:

 Spacecraft Ring assembly (so called passive ring)

 PAF 381S (so called active ring)

The Spacecraft Ring upper interface towards the spacecraft has a 381 mm diameter bolted
interface with 24 holes for ¼-inch bolts.

The PAF 381 S itself is mainly composed of:

 A monolithic aluminum structure with a diameter of 381mm at the level of the separation
plane
 A clamp band assembly with a low Tension Clamp Band Opening Device (CBOD-LT)
 A set of actuators (4 to 24)

Clamp Band release is obtained thanks to a pyrotechnically initiated Low Tension Clamp Band
Opening Device (CBOD-LT). The CBOD-LT is specially designed to generate low shocks levels.
The corresponding shock environment (Flight limit load) is presented below.

The clamp band pretension is 11kN. A set of 4 catchers secures a safe behavior and parks the
clamp band on the adapter.

The spacecraft is forced away from the launch vehicle by up to 24 actuators, bearing on supports
fixed to passive ring (or to the spacecraft rear frame).

The typical mass of the PAF 381 S adapter system is 2.8kg. The typical mass of the passive
ring (remaining attached to the spacecraft is 1.0kg.

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PAS 610 S

The PAS 610 S is designed and qualified to support a

payload of up to 400kg centered at 1m from the separation
plane.

The PAS 610 S is mainly composed of:

 A monolithic aluminum structure with a diameter of 610 mm at the level of the separation
plane
 A clamp band assembly with a low Tension Clamp Band Opening Device (CBOD-LT)
 A set of 12 actuators

The spacecraft is secured to the adapter interface frame by the clamp band assembly. The
Clamp Band consists of a band with one connection point. The tension applied to the band
provides pressure on the clamp which attached the satellite to the launcher. Release is obtained
thanks to a pyrotechnically initiated Low Tension Clamp Band Opening Device (CBOD-LT). The
CBOD-LT is specially designed to generate low shocks levels. The corresponding shock
environment (Flight limit load) is presented below.

The clamp band pretension is 15kN and the corresponding maximum tension (during
installation) is 19.4kN. A set of 5 catchers secures a safe behavior and parks the clamp band
on the adapter.

The spacecraft is forced away from the launch vehicle by up to 12 actuators, bearing on supports
fixed to passive ring (or to the spacecraft rear frame).

The force exerted on the spacecraft by each springs does not exceed 230N. If necessary, the
strocke of each springs can be limited in order to tune the energy provided by each spring,
allowing counteracting the effect of spacecraft nominal static unbalance at spacecraft
separation.

The typical mass of the PAF 610 S adapter system is 6kg. After separation, there is no PAS 610
S.part remaining on the spacecraft.

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AR 937

The Active Ring (AR 937) is designed and qualified to

support a payload up to 710kg centered at 1.4m from
the separation plane.

The AR 937 is mainly composed of:

 A monolithic structure made of aluminum alloy with an external diameter of 945 mm at

the level of the spacecraft separation plane
 A low shock Payload separation system (LPSS 937*light) with:
o A clamp band assembly that joins both the S/C and the adapter by means of a
ring around the common interface of the two structures
o A release device that triggers the opening of the band by pyrotechnics means and
guides parks and catches the band ring to leave the S/C free to be ejected from
the adaptor
 A jettisoning device, consisting in a set of 4 to 8 springs, that provide the necessary
energy to separate the two structures;
 A protective membrane (if needed)

The LPSS 937*light design is an evolution of the LPSS* that has already flown several times on
Ariane5 and VEGA. The release device is designed to generate low shock levels. The
corresponding shock environment (Flight Limit Loads)is presented below.

The clamp band pretension is 24kN and the corresponding maximum tension (in flight) is 30kN.
The release kinematics of the band is controlled by the 6 catcher slots (also called “guides”).

The set of springs (4 to 8) is used to provide the necessary energy to impulse the S/C away
from the carrying structure. Each springs has a maximum energy of 10J. lf energy can be
achieve by the installation of dedicated special bushing and letting the 40mm stroke reduced.

The typical mass of the AR 937 adapter system is 45kg. After separation, there is no AR937.part
remaining on the spacecraft.

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Annex 3: Application to use Arianespace’s Launch

vehicule (DUA) template

The Customer interested in a launch opportunity for a SmallSat shall provide to ARIANESPACE
the information described in the present annex.

The following Application to Use Arianespace’s Launch Vehicle (DUA) template, tailored for
SmallSat mission, will preferably be provided, duly completed, along with a Gantt-chart of S/C
preparation schedule and a CAD model (*.stp format).

The customer can use a simplified template in MS Excel or a more complete version in MS
Word. A more detailed updated version of the DUA might be provided after signature of the
LSA, along with FEM and thermal models, when relevant.

A1.1. MS Excel format simplified DUA template

The simplified MS Excel Word version of the DUA template is provided hereafter. The reader
can also find the template attached to the present pdf.

A1.2. MS Word format DUA template

The MS Word version of the DUA template is provided hereafter. The reader can also find the
template attached to the present pdf

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1.Spacecraft description and mission summary

Manufactured by : TBD Platform type : TBD

DESTINATION

Earth Observation* Scientific* Meteorological* Navigation* Telecommunication* In Orbit

Test/Demonstration* Others*

MASS LIFETIME
TBD years
Total mass at launch TBD kg

OPERATIONAL ORBIT DIMENSIONS

a × e × inclination; ω; RAAN Stowed for launch

PREFERRED INJECTION ORBIT H TBD mm L TBD mm W TBD mm

a × e × inclination; ω; RAAN Deployed on orbit

H TBD mm L TBD mm W TBD mm

PAYLOAD

Purpose & brief description of the instrument(s)

COMMUNICATION SUB-SYSTEM

Frequency band for TM &TC, number of receivers/antennas and location

PROPULSION SUB-SYSTEM

Brief description: chemical/electrical prop. system, type of propellant, number of tanks,

ELECTRICAL POWER SUB-SYSTEM

Solar array description (L x W)

Beginning of life power TBD W

End of life power TBD W

Batteries description TBD (type, capacity)

ATTITUDE CONTROL SUB-SYSTEM

Brief description: sensors description (Sun, Stellar, ...), actuators description (momentum

wheels, thrusters, ...)

GROUND STATION NETWORK

For LEOP phase: TBD

For operational phase: TBD

Note : * to be selected.

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2.Spacecraft readiness schedule

2.1 Launch period

Provide targeted launch period/launch slot.

2.2 S/C main milestones

Provide a Gantt chart of the S/C design, manufacturing and tests schedule with the
following main milestones:

- System PDR,
- System CDR,
- Start/end of manufacturing for each S/C subsystems (platform
subsystems,
instruments, ...),
- Start/end of each S/C subsystems integration,
- Start/end of S/C integration,
- Start/end of S/C test campaign,
- Flight acceptance review (FAR).

2.3 Contents of the spacecraft development plan

The Customer will prepare a file containing all the documents necessary to assess the

spacecraft development plan with regard to the compatibility with the launch vehicle.

It shall include, at least:

- spacecraft test plan: define the qualification policy, vibrations, acoustics,

shocks,
protoflight or qualification model,
- tests configuration (S/C representativeness, tests adapter, etc...),
- test facility location (Customer’s or Manufacturer’s facility),
- if any, necessary additional tests at the range.

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3.Mission characteristics

3.1 Orbit description

Indicate preferred injection orbit parameters and, if different, the Spacecraft operational
orbit.

Indicate the acceptable orbit dispersions (at 3 σ).

Injection orbit at S/C S/C operational orbit

(when relevant)
separation
Semi major axis a _____ ±_____ km km
Eccentricity e _____ ±_____
Inclination i _____ ±_____ deg deg
Argument of perigee ω _____ ±_____ deg deg
Right Ascension of _____ ±_____ deg deg

Ascending Node RAAN

3.2 Launch time / window

For SSO mission, provide the preferred Local Time of Ascending Node (LTAN).

For any other orbit, provide the preferred launch window (preferably in an electronic
file, MS Excel). Constraints on opening and closing shall be identified and justified.

3.3 Preferred flight and separation conditions

3.3.1 Preferred separation conditions

Preferred separation mode and conditions

Indicate preferred separation mode (3-axis stabilized, low axial or transverse spin,
etc...).

Indicate acceptable depointing, tip-off rates and relative velocity at separation.

Preferred separation attitude

Indicate the preferred orientation at separation.

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For circular or nearly circular orbits, the desired orientation at separation should be
specified by the Customer with respect to the following inertial reference frame [U, V,
W] related to the orbit at S/C separation time, as defined below:

U = Radius vector with its origin at the center of the Earth, and passing through the
intended separation point.

V = Vector perpendicular to U in the intended orbit plane, having the same direction as
the orbit velocity.

W = Vector perpendicular to U and V to form a direct trihedron (right-handed system

[U, V, W]).

For 3-axis stabilized separation mode, two of the three S/C axes [U, V, W] coordinates
should be specified.
3.3.2.Preferred attitude during ascent phase, prior to S/C separation

If any, indicate any particular S/C attitude limitation (solar aspect angle constraints, spin
limitation, etc...), applicable during the ascent phase and/or during the coast phases.

3.3.3 Any other preferred conditions

If any, indicate any other S/C limitations including:

- maximum aerothermal flux,

- flight duration,

- ground station visibility,

- etc...

3.4 Sequence of events after S/C separation

Describe the sequence of events after the S/C separation from the launcher, including:

- on-board computer switch-on,

- TM emitters switch-on,

- attitude control system switch-on,

- any deployments (solar generators, booms, etc...),

- propellant system priming, if any,

- etc...

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4.Spacecraft description

4.1 Spacecraft systems of axes

Provide a description of spacecraft system of axes (please, include a sketch). The origin
of the axes shall be in the mounting plane. The axes are noted Xs, Ys, Zs and shall form
a right handed trihedron.

All the S/C data and models shall be given considering the same spacecraft system of
axes, including S/C mass properties, CAD model, FEM model, etc...

4.2 Spacecraft geometry in the flight configuration

Provide a CAD model (*.stp format) of the spacecraft in flight configuration together
with the associated drawings.

Additionally, provide:

- detailed dimensional data (including manufacturing tolerances, any MLI, electrical

harness, ...) for the S/C critical elements, that is the S/C closest parts to the fairing,
carrying structure and adapter: solar array panels, deployment mechanisms, etc....

- detailed drawings of the interface with adapter, with manufacturing tolerances, refer
to §4.6 below.

4.3 Spacecraft mass properties

Provide the S/C nominal mass properties and associated dispersion (Min/Max) in launch
configuration.

C of G
Mass Coefficients of inertia Matrix
coordinates
(kg) (kg. m2)
(mm)
M XG YG ZG Ixx Iyy Izz Pxy Pyz Pzx
Nominal
Tolerance Min/Max Min/Max Min/Max Min/Max Min/Max Min/Max

Notes:

- Center of Gravity coordinates are referenced in the spacecraft coordinate system. The
origin is the geometrical center of the separation plane.

- Moments of Inertia are referenced in the spacecraft coordinate system where the origin
is at the Center of Gravity of the spacecraft.

- Products of Inertia are calculated by the following equation: Pxy = +xy dm.

In the case the adapter is supplied by the Customer, provide also mass properties of
spacecraft with adapter, and mass properties of adapter alone just after separation.

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4.Fundamental modes

Indicate fundamental modes (lateral, longitudinal) of spacecraft hardmounted at

interface.

4.5 Propellant/pressurant characteristics

If any, provide the propellant and pressurant tanks description, and if relevant,
propellant sloshing characteristics:

Propellant tanks #1 ...

Propellant
Density (kg/m3)
Tank volume (l)
Fill factor (%)
Liquid volume (l)
Liquid mass (kg)
Center of gravity Xs
of propellant Ys
loaded tank Zs
Pendulum mass (kg)
Pendulum length (m)
Pendulum Xs
attachment Ys
point Zs
Fixed mass (if any)
Slosh model Fixed mass Xs
under 0 g
attachment Ys
point (if any) Zs
Natural frequency of fundamental
sloshing mode (Hz)
Pendulum mass (kg)
Pendulum length (m)
Pendulum Xs
attachment Ys
point Zs
Slosh model Fixed mass (if any)
under 1 g
Fixed mass Xs
attachment Ys
point (if any) Zs
Natural frequency of fundamental
sloshing mode (Hz)

Pressurant Tanks #1 ...

Pressurant
Volume (l)
Loaded mass (kg)
Xs
Center of gravity (mm) Ys
Zs

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4.6 Mechanical interfaces

Arianespace proposes a series of standard adapters for SmallSat, provided by

Arianespace. It comprises the so-called passive ring (which remains attached to the
SmallSat) and the so-called active ring with the separation and distancing system
(which remains attached to the LV).

Interface geometry:

Provide a drawing with detailed dimensions and nominal tolerances showing:

- The spacecraft rear panel;

- Any equipment in close proximity to the separation plane (thrusters, antennas,
MLI,
etc...);
- Umbilical connector preferred location.

Interface material description:

For each spacecraft mating surface in contact with the launcher adapter indicate
material, flatness, surface coating and grounding.

In addition, in the frame of the launch preparation, the customer will be asked to provide
evidences that the S/C rear panel meets the mechanical interface requirements,

including a report with the geometric measurements of the S/C as-built rear panel.

4.7 Electrical interfaces

Provide the following:

- The location of the spacecraft ground potential reference on the spacecraft
interface frame;
- If any, data link requirements on ground (baseband and data network) between
spacecraft and EGSE;
- Definition of umbilical connector(s) and links in a table form (preferably in an
electronic file, MS Excel):

S/C connector Function Max voltage (V) Max current Expected one
pin allocation (mA) way resistance
number
1 ( )
2
3
...

Note 1: Even if no umbilical links is required, one connector shall be present to ensure
electrical continuity and S/C separation detection on S/C side.

Note 2: In case trickle charge is not possible through umbilical lines, the S/C battery
charge operating life shall be at least 45 days after last battery charge and S/C
integration on the carrying system.

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4.8 Radioelectrical interfaces

4.8.1 S/C Telecommunication sub-system(s) general description

Provide the S/C Telecommunication system(s) main characteristics:

- description of S/C telemetry (TM) and telecommand (TC) systems;

- description of TM et TC antennas, antenna location, and antenna pattern;
- for information, brief description of payload telecommunication system(s).

4.8.2. Spacecraft ground station network

Provide the list of ground station to be used for spacecraft acquisition and early
operations after S/C separation from the launcher.

4.8.3 Spacecraft telemetry (TM) and telecommand (TC) systems

Provide a detailed description of spacecraft telemetry (TM) and telecommand (TC)

systems (preferably in an electronic file, MS Excel):

Source unit designation Tx1 Tx.. Rx1 Rx..

Function . .
Band
Carrier Frequency, F0 (MHz)
Bandwidth centered -3 dB
around F0 -20 dB
-60 dB
Carrier Modulation Type
Index
Bit rate
Sub Carrier (MHz)
Minimum S/N (dB) associated bandwidth (MHz)
Local Oscillator Frequency (MHz)
1st intermediate Frequency (MHz)
2nd intermediate Frequency (MHz)
Field strength at antenna, receive Max
(dBW/m2) Nom
Min
RF Output Impedance (Ohm)
Lower Power mode availability (Yes/no)
Antenna designation Horn Omni Horn Omni

Antenna Type
Location X,Y,Z Pattern
Gain max (dBi)
EIRP: Output power (dBW) Max
Nom
Min
Antenna Input power (dBW) Max
Nom
Min

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4.8.3 Radio link on ground & Transmission Plan

If any, provide the radio link needs between spacecraft, spacecraft check-out system
and PPF facility.

Provide the spacecraft transmission plan as shown in table below:

Source unit description Tx1 Tx... Rx1 Rx...

Function TBD TBD
During preparation on launch site (PPF) TBD TBD
During HPF activities, if any OFF OFF
Countdown before H0-1H30mn OFF OFF
After H0–1H30mn until TBDs after OFF OFF

separation*
In orbit (or in transfer orbit) TBD TBD
* Actual delay will be determined in the frame of mission analysis.

4.9. Other S/C characteristics

Provide any other S/C characteristics and/or limitations, if any, including:

- If any, contamination constraints and contamination sensible surfaces;

- Maximum ascent depressurization rate and differential pressure;
- Temperature and humidity limits during launch preparation and flight phase;
- If available, S/C electrical field susceptibility levels and S/C sensitivity to
magnetic fields.

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5. Operational requirements

5.1 Provisional range operations schedule

Provide list of main operations, with description and estimated timing. Identify all
hazardous operations.

5.2 Facility requirements

For each facility needed for spacecraft preparation (PPF, HPF) provide:

- Main operations list and description

- Surface area needed for spacecraft, GSE and Customer offices
- Environmental requirements (Temperature, relative humidity, cleanliness)
- Power requirements (Voltage, Amps, # phases, frequency, category)
- RF and hardline requirements
- Support equipment requirements
- GSE and hazardous items storage requirements

5.3 Communication needs

For each facility needed for spacecraft preparation (PPF, HPF), provide need in
telephone, facsimile, data lines, time code etc.

5.4 Handling, dispatching and transportation needs

Provide:

- Estimated packing list with indication of designation, number, size (L x W x H

in m)
and mass (kg)
- Propellant transportation plan (including associated paperworks), if any
- A definition of the spacecraft container and associated handling device
(constraints)
- A definition of the spacecraft lifting device
- A definition of spacecraft GSE (dimensions and interfaces required)
- Dispatching list

5.5 Others

5.5.1 Remove-before-flight items

In case late access (that is access after integration of the S/C on the carrying system)
is needed to remove some non-flight items (covers, etc...), provide a CAD model of
each remove-before-flight item, and a description of the operations and associated
ground equipment, if any.

5.5.2 List of fluids

Indicate type, quality, quantity and location for use of fluids to be supplied by
Arianespace.

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5.5.3. Chemical and physical analysis to be performed on the range

Indicate for each analysis: type and specification.

5.5.4. Safety garments needed for propellants loading

Indicate number.

5.5.5. Technical support requirements

Indicate need for workshop, instrument calibration.

5.5.6. Security requirements

If any, provide specific security requirements.

5.6. Documentation: Contents of Spacecraft Operations Plan (POS)

The Customer will be asked to provide a Spacecraft Operations Plan which will define
the operations to be executed on the spacecraft from arrival at the CSG, at the launch
site, and up to the launch.

A typical content is presented here below:

1. General
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Applicable documents
2. Management
2.1 Time schedule with technical constraints
3. Personnel
3.1 Organizational chart for spacecraft operation team in campaign
3.2 Spacecraft organizational chart for countdown
4. Operations
4.1 Handling and transport requirements for spacecraft and ancillary equipment
4.2 Tasks for launch operations (including description of required access after
integration on carrying structure and/or fairing encapsulation)
5. Equipment associated with the spacecraft
5.1 Brief description of equipment for launch operations
5.2 Description of hazardous equipment (with diagrams)
5.3 Description of ground equipment (when in PPF, HPF, and Launch Pad)
6. Installations
6.1 Surface areas
6.2 Environmental requirements
6.3 Communications
7. Logistics
7.1 Transport facilities
7.2 Packing list

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6.Safety aspects

6.1. S/C hazardous systems and operations

Provide a list of:

- the S/C hazardous system (propellant, electro-pyrotechnic devices, batteries, laser,

ionizing sources, etc...)

- the intended hazardous activities for S/C preparation during S/C launch campaign at
CSG (S/C handling, propellant loading, battery charging, deployment tests, etc...)

6.2. Safety submission

The Customer will be asked to provide Safety files for safety submissions, according to
Payload Safety Handbook CSG-NT-SBU-16687-CNES. These files will contain a
description of the hazardous systems and operations and will respond to all questions
on the hazardous items check list given in the Payload Safety Handbook here below:

A1 Solid-propellant engine
A2 Ignition module, safe and arm unit, command and control circuits
A3 Corresponding ground segment equipment and operations
B1 Electro-pyrotechnic devices - Compliance
B2 Command and control circuit
B3 Corresponding ground segment equipment and operations
C1 Monopropellant propulsion system
C2 Valve command and control circuit
C3 Corresponding ground segment equipment and fuelling equipment
AC1 Bipropellant propulsion system
AC2 Valve command and control circuit
AC3 Corresponding ground segment equipment and fuelling equipment
D1A Non-ionizing radiation
D2A Optical systems
D3A Lasers
D1B Batteries and electrical systems
D2B Command and control
D3B Corresponding ground segment equipment
D1C Fluids and gases other than propellant – Cryogenic products
D2C Command and control
D3C Corresponding ground segment equipment
D1D Mechanical and electromechanical equipment, structures, transport
and handling equipment
D2D Equipment and other systems
D1E Ionizing radiation – Flight sources
D3E Ionizing radiation – ground segment equipment
O Documentation
GC Miscellaneous

7. Miscellaneous
Provide any other specific requirements for the mission or S/C preparation.

Provide a list of acronyms and symbols with their definition.

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