Thermal Margins Validated
Primary power distribution units were subjected to extended thermal cycling designed to exceed expected operational ranges. The test included rapid load changes, simulated eclipse conditions, and peak output scenarios.
All monitored nodes remained stable, with no unplanned shutdowns or loss of redundancy. Thermal expansion effects remained within predicted tolerances, confirming structural and electrical margin assumptions.
The outcome strengthens confidence in the power architecture’s ability to support sustained high-demand phases of the mission.