UK testing facilities
Satellite Applications Catapult Satellite Assembly, Integration and Testing Facility
Satellite Applications Catapult
Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, England
Access: Yes
Testing capabilities
- Vibration
- Thermal vacuum
- Climatic and environmental exposure
- Functional and integrated-system testing
Services
Satellite/component assembly, integration and environmental testing, vibration qualification, thermal-vacuum testing, climatic testing, cleanroom hire and engineering support for product development.
Equipment
IMV A22 vibration system: 22 kN sine/random force, 100 g sine acceleration, 63 g rms random acceleration and 300 kg maximum load; 1,076 L climatic chamber, 1,000 x 1,130 x 953 mm internal dimensions, -75°C to +180°C and 10–98% RH within stated range; thermal-vacuum chamber in ISO 7 cleanrooms.
Standards
ISO 7 cleanrooms are stated; no test-laboratory accreditation or standard is stated on the cited facility page.
Contact
Email: facilities@sa.catapult.org.uk; Phone: +44 (0)1235 567999; Operator fallback: BusinessEngagement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Approximate location
Harwell · Town location