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CDR Battery Testing Plans

    Several test must be completed to ensure the batteries selected for flight will be fully qualified. Any malfunction when exposed to the space environment could damage the battery box, surrounding electrical equipment, or any other MIDSTAR payloads and structure.

1. Specific Heat Test

2. Cell Discharge Test

3. Reverse Current Test

4. Battery Leakage Test

5. I-V Curves for NiCd Cells