The document discusses the design and verification of the structure for the PROBA-V satellite. It describes the mission requirements including accommodating new instruments and technology demonstrations while reusing aspects of the PROBA-2 design. The structural design process is outlined including preliminary design, analysis of loads during launch and in orbit, detailed design, and verification testing of structural and thermal models. Tests included vibration, acoustic, shock, and thermal testing to validate the design could withstand launch and on-orbit operating conditions.