Student Payload Interface

There are two classes of payload seats available to students on HASP.  The more numerous  “small payload class are generally used for smaller experiments or testing of satellite prototypes.  The “large” payload class is useful for complex, large geometry, or heavy experiments.  The detailed compatibility for each payload class is given below.

Each student team accepted for flight on a HASP mission will be shipped either a “small” or “large” payload mounting plate (see figure).  each plate is constructed of 6 mm thick PVC with a “keep out” area marked around the parameter and holes in each corner for bolting the plate to HASP. Within the allowed region of the plate the payload can be mounted and wired as necessary.  Also provided on the plate are DB9 and EDAC 516 connectors with wiring pigtails to provide the telemetry, power & commanding interface.   Details about the mounting plate and electrical interface can be found in the HASP Student Payload Interface Manual.