Satellite Integration Services

AQMAAR provides a world-class Satellite Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) service, serving as a one-stop shop for bringing spacecraft from component level to launch readiness. Leveraging the state-of-the-art infrastructure of the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), we offer a fully controlled, contamination-free environment for the physical and electrical integration of satellite buses ranging from CubeSats to large 2-ton class spacecraft.

Detailed Service Capabilities

Cleanroom Integration:

• • All activities are conducted in a spacious ISO Class 8 (Class 100,000) cleanroom environment, equipped with ESD-safe flooring, continuous environmental monitoring (Temperature & Humidity), and air showers to ensure the highest standards of planetary protection and hardware safety.

Mechanical Assembly:

• • We utilize advanced Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE), including multi-axis turnover fixtures and precision lifting cranes, to safely handle flight hardware. Our facility allows for the parallel integration of two satellites (up to 600kg each) simultaneously, optimizing schedule efficiency for constellations.

Precision Alignment:

• • Critical payload sensors and propulsion components are integrated using high-precision laser theodolites (Leica TM6100A), ensuring alignment accuracy to within 0.5 arcseconds. This is vital for optical payloads and attitude control sensors.

Electrical Integration:

• • Our facility supports full functional verification of the satellite harness, avionics, and payload interfaces. We provide a dedicated Integration Test Laboratory for "FlatSat" validation before final flight mating, reducing risk during the physical build.

End-to-End Campaign Management:

• • From initial incoming inspection to the final "ship-and-shoot" containerization, AQMAAR manages the entire AIT workflow, including mass property checks (COG/MOI), deployment testing, and environmental qualification.

Service Specs:

• Cleanroom Area: ~540 m² Integration Hall.
• Cleanliness Class: ISO Class 8 (Class 100,000).
• Capacity: Simultaneous integration of 2 satellites (up to 600 kg each) or single large bus up to 2,000 kg.
• Lifting Capability: Overhead EOT Crane covering the entire integration bay.

Equipment List:

• Alignment: 3x Leica TM6100A Theodolites (0.5" accuracy).
• Mass Properties: Center of Gravity (CoG) and Moment of Inertia (MoI) measurement systems for satellites up to 2 tons.
• MGSE: Universal integration stands, turnover rigs, and battery conditioning stations.