Capabilities

Mechanical Qualification Testing  

  • Evaluate hardware performance under simulated launch and operational environments.  

Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) Simulation  

  • Support spacecraft guidance, navigation and control development through simulated magnetic field testing.  

Manufacturing & Prototyping  

  • Design, fabricate and refine components and systems through advanced manufacturing technologies.  

Ground Station Operations  

  • Support satellite communications, tracking and mission operations.  

Clean Room Operations  

  • Provide controlled environments for assembly, integration and testing of contamination-sensitive hardware.  

Services  

 

Vibration Testing  

The Brüel & Kjær LDS V875LS vibration system enables qualification testing of hardware subjected to launch and transportation environments. Capabilities include sine, random and shock testing.  

  • Peak sine force: 35.6 kN (8,000 lbf)
  • Maximum random force: 35.6 kN (8,000 lbf)  
  • Half-sine shock force: 84.3 kN (18,952 lbf) 
  • Maximum acceleration: 112 g 
  • Frequency range: DC to 3 kHz  
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Thermal Vacuum Testing  

The LACO Technologies VC/HVC-3500 system recreates vacuum conditions encountered in space to evaluate hardware performance and reliability. 

  • Atmospheric pressure to 10⁻⁷ Torr 
  • Test volume: 12 x 24 x 9 inches  
  • Up to 20 programmable test configurations  
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Helmholtz Cage Testing  

The facility's in-house Helmholtz Cage supports ADCS development, sensor calibration and magnetic field simulation for spacecraft systems.  helmholtz

CNC Machining  

Precision fabrication services using a HAAS 3-axis CNC machine for custom parts and prototype development.  

Waterjet Cutting  

Precision cutting capabilities using a WAZER PRO waterjet system.  waterjet

Additive Manufacturing  

Rapid prototyping and component fabrication.  

  • Bambu Lab H2S  
  • Intamsys FUNMAT HT  

Satellite Ground Station Support  

Ground station services for communications and tracking.  

  • UHF uplink capability  
  • X-band uplink capability  
  • Satellite tracking during flyover opportunities  

Class 10,000 Clean Room Access  

Controlled clean-room environment for spacecraft assembly, integration and testing activities.