





Craig Technologies’ Flight Test Platform (CraigX) offers opportunities to conduct micro-gravity research in unpressurized space.
CraigX provides the ability for multiple industries to develop, test, and fly experiments, hardware, materials, and advanced electronics on the ISS at a reduced cost and schedule.
CraigX Features
- Highly reconfigurable platform
- Available Space: 1100 in3 (Payloads are NOT required to conform to CubeSat form factors)
- Power: 28V connectors (up to 2 available)
- Flight computer available to support a wide array of sensor data
- Wake viewing available
- Additive and traditional manufacturing available to support payload development
- Two left-hand circular polarized (LHCP) spiral antenna available with a frequency band of 2 to 18 GHz (nadir and zenith facing)
- GPS patch antenna available for collecting locational data
CraigX Mission Details
- Typical deployment period: 15 weeks
- Integration and delivery to ISS included
- All payloads can be returned if desired by payload provider
CraigX Potential Payloads
- Optical communication payload
- Testing environmental effects on 3D printed aluminum after exposure to space
- Satellite component level circuit board testing
- Electroplating: Metal coating over plastic using proprietary plating techniques
- Pharmaceutical testing in the zero-g environment of unpressurized space allowing for accelerated drug development at a reduced cost
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