Space Systems Simulation Lab

Jana Schwartz (BS 1999, MS 2002, PhD 2004) and Craig Stevens (BS 2000, MS 2002) install of the side solar panels onto the HokieSat spacecraft.

"Tabletop" Spacecraft Simulator Configuration mounted on an air bearing. Provides 360 degrees in yaw and +/- 5 degrees of tilt in pitch and roll. (May 2005)

"Dumbbell" Spacecraft Simulator Configuration mounted on an air bearing. Provides +/- 30 degrees of tilt in pitch and 360 degrees in yaw and roll. (May 2005)

The Space Systems Simulation Lab, Spring 2006.

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