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Table 5 Total mass budget of MAQRO compared to LPF

From: Macroscopic Quantum Resonators (MAQRO): 2015 update

Launch composite

LPF mass (kg)

Current best estimate (CBE) MAQRO mass (kg)

Maturity margin

CBE + margin

Payload

178

100 (+5)

30%

131 (+8)

Science S/C (wet, w.o payload)

257

278

5%

292

Propulsion module (dry)

214

214

5%

225

Launch composite dry total

649

592

 

648 (+8)

Consumables

1250

1250

 

1250

Launch composite wet total

1899

1842 (+5)

 

1898 (+8)