Fig. 2

Exploded diagram of AOSAT-1 mechanical structure,⁴² 10 × 10 × 34 cm (3U). The lab chamber (left) is developed and tested separately and integrated towards the end, facilitating repeated flights with various experiments. Two stereo cameras (near and far focus) are behind a glass partition, and selectable LEDs illuminate the chamber. Meteorite fragments (regolith) sieved to  > 3 mm are released from behind a door after spacecraft deployment and systems checkout. Illustration by A. Chandra