Technical mission on space batteries on behalf of a leader in the space field

Context and objectives

• Develop the new range of Microsat batteries based on the new VES16 accumulator for different projects
• Monitor battery projects from a technical point of view
• Respond to various calls for tender

Achievements/Tasks

• Battery design according to different customers’ specifications (power, size, life cycle)
• Response to various calls for tender received (technical and design proposals) > Drafting of the battery's technical documentation (supporting documentation, user manuals, test plan, customer specification compliance templates)
• Production of various prototypes for tests and qualifications; monitoring prototypes (mechanical and electrical models, vibration and impact models, specific tools)
• Carrying out element analysis (destructive physical analysis, X-rays)
• Monitoring tests (electrical, mechanical and flat tests)
• Monitoring production (including inspections at different points during manufacturing)
• Monitoring throughout battery life (in storage and in flight)
• Technical support provided to integrators and space agencies
  

Deliverables/Results

• Response documents for calls for tenders (compliance templates, battery design, technical proposals, technical quote)
• Test models, prototypes and tools 
• Flight and qualification batteries
• Technical documentation (User manuals, supporting documentation, test plans, analysis etc.)