 In this, the unit is held by a gimbal with 3 DoF, which is suspended from a translation crane with 3 DoF.The laboratory is able to provide a navigational reference frame in a similar configuration as in the International Space Station using five ultrasonic beacons, and the output of cold gas thrusters are analysed to simulate the expected movement in a micro-gravity environment.The Flight Assembly Laboratory is used to prepare and test consumables – battery packs and liquid CO2 containers – used by the SPHERES units.