CNES explores novel applications in satellite testing

The applications that CNES has developed are varied. These range from simple clean room tools to complex structural tooling for satellite testing, including thermal cycling, shock, and vibration tests before launch.

The stratospheric drone structure is one of these complex aerospace applications that requires ideal conditions for vacuum chambers and testing environments. The part was printed in one piece using ULTEMTM 9085 material on the FUNMAT PRO 610HT 3D printer. Thanks to the 3D printer’s 610 x 508 x 508 mm build volume and 300°C constant chamber temperature, facilitated by a high-temperature thermal system, the part was accurately 3D printed.