In the process of the structural integrity and launch-environment survivability assessment of satellite structures, dynamic mathematical models are used for load prediction. These analytical models need to be test-verified. Therefore, it is of vital importance to correlate the Finite Element model with experimental vibration data and to further fine-tune and update the model. Classically, the modal test is performed in the laboratory. Frequency response functions are measured and fed into a conventional modal analysis package in order to estimate eigenfrequencies, damping ratios, mode shapes and participation factors. Once the analytical model is test verified and the component loads have been estimated, the satellite equipment is subjected to shaker tests with various shaker levels to ensure their structural integrity and launch survivability. This paper investigates the possibilities to integrate both the modal survey and the qualification test. The issue is complicated by the fact that during the qualification test only response data are measured while the actual loading conditions are unknown. Therefore, operational modal analysis has to be applied to the output-only data. A test structure was subjected to a typical vibration qualification test. The results obtained with operational modal analysis are compared with the results of a traditional input-output modal analysis.