ESA · M3 mission
Kinematic mounts for PLATO (ESA – M3 mission)
Design and manufacture of kinematic mounts for the integration and testing of the PLATO cameras
Kinematic mounts for PLATO, the European Space Agency M3 mission dedicated to detecting exoplanets and to the seismological characterisation of their host stars.
Description
The project.
The mission requires the integration and testing of 26 cameras mounted on a common platform, with demanding requirements for mechanical accuracy, thermomechanical stability and safety during functional testing.
Technical scope
- Design of kinematic mounts
- High-precision manufacturing
- Thermomechanical stability
- Integration and test support
