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This video shows sounding rocket payload manufacturing, assembly, integration, testing and launch operations.
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Attitude Control System (ACS) jets fire and expell gas to align the payload in space.
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High speed video of sub-payload ejection during ground testing. More information on the Auroral Spatial Structures Probe (ASSP mission.
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Moments of inertia are measured on all payloads to understand their physical properties. More information on the Neutral Jets Associated with Auroral Arcs mission.
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Booms with sensors are tested in a deployment facility prior to flight. Ground testing reduces risk during flight. More information on the Charged Aerosol Release Experiment (CARE) II mission.
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Deployment of a new Clam Shell skin system is tested prior to flight. Video shows Clam Shell skins deploying from a spinning payload section.
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Top view of Clam Shell skins deploying.
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Video shows Black Brant rocket motor falling away from payload.
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Scientist often use deployable sub-payloads to increase the reach of the measurements. Video shows sub-payload doors opening as they would in flight to eject the subs. More information on the Cusp-Region Experiment (C-REX) mission.
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Larger sub-payloads are deployed outside the deployment bay. To prevent damage during ground testing the subs are captured after separation.
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This video shows sub-payloads deploying during testing. Same sub is shown in realtime and slow motion. More information on this Technology Test Flight mission.
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Booms that are long to fit in deployment facility are tested on a mobile spinning platform. More information on the Neutral Jets Associated with Auroral Arcs mission.
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All payloads undergo vibration testing before flight to ensure that they can survive the flight environment. More information on the Auroral Zone Upwelling Rocket Experiment (AZURE) mission.
