Plan Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT/AIV) phases. Use this skill to define test flows, GSE requirements, environmental test campaigns, model philosophy, and cleanliness requirements. Trigger this for "test plan," "TVAC setup," "integration flow," "model philosophy," or "GSE requirements."
Read
CONVENTIONS.mdat the repo root before proceeding.
This skill focuses on the physical realization of the spacecraft — from component delivery through environmental testing to launch site operations.
Ask the user (if not already known):
Define the build philosophy early — it drives cost, schedule, and risk:
| Model | Purpose | Typical Usage |
|---|---|---|
| STM (Structural/Thermal Model) | Structural qualification, thermal balance test | When mass/thermal are high-risk |
| EM (Engineering Model) | Electrical integration, FSW development | Most programs |
| QM (Qualification Model) | Full environmental qualification campaign | When heritage is low |
| FM (Flight Model) | The actual flight unit | Always |
| PFM (Proto-Flight Model) | Combined QM+FM at reduced test levels | CubeSats, constrained budgets |
thermal-assessment.ait_flow.md): Step-by-step sequence of assembly, integration, and test activities with milestone reviews.gse_list.md): List of MGSE and EGSE with specifications./requirements/, /analysis/structural-assessment/ (loads for vib levels), /analysis/thermal-assessment/ (temperature limits for TVAC)/analysis/ait-manager/v-and-v-manager (test evidence)