DESCRIPTION
The KIC-SL is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. It composed by a main body (where the electrical interface connector is placed) and a cover. The KIC-SL external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-SL provides one Level of Containment (LoC). The KIC-SL is provided with a standardized electrical connector that allows its use on existing facilities or equipment available on ISS. Alternative connectors can be implemented on request. In its standard configuration the KIC-SL is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today including Chinese Shenzhou.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Levels of Containment | (LoC) 1 |
External Envelope | 98x62x23 mm (LxWxH) |
Internal Dimensions | 82x42x21 mm (LxWxH) – for EU accommodation |
Internal volume | 72 ml (whole available volume is ≈84 ml) |
Container Mass | 66 grams (standard electrical connector included) |
Electrical Connector | 17 contacts |
Operative Temperature | -5 °C to +45 °C (qualified) |
Storage Temperature | -80 °C (qualified) |
Crew Handling | YES |
In-Flight Opening | NO |
Operations |
Automatic experiment execution
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Additional Detailed information available on request.
QUALIFICATION STATUS
QUALIFIED FOR | Progress – Soyuz – Dragon – Shenzhou |
QUALIFIED FOR | Manned Missions (ISS - Soyuz) |
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