Space test facilities

The testing of products designed for use in space missions is essential for the success of a mission. Equipment and materials need to be tested for resiliance to extreme temperatures, vibrations and pressure.

STFC's Assembly Integration and Verification Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory consits of a vibration test facility, thermal vacuum and bakeout facility, and large clean rooms for assembling sensitive flight hardware.

The facility's experience in the space industry has required work to the strict quality standards imposed by ESA and NASA. These high standards have nurtured an outlook which ensures testing remains within timescales and is of consistant quality. In recognition of our space product assurance system we have been awarded the ISO 9000-2000 accreditation.

Facilities

• The Assembly Integration and Verification Facility (link opens in a new window)
• Space Test Chamber (link opens in a new window) (thermal vacuum and bakeout facility)
• Vibration facility (link opens in a new window)
• Clean rooms (link opens in a new window)
• Contacts (link opens in a new window)