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Sierra Space's Dream Chaser spaceplane completed extensive thermal vacuum testing at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility. The tests, simulating space conditions with temperature cycles from -150°F to +250°F, ensured the spacecraft's systems can withstand extreme thermal environments. This milestone is a big step towards confirming Dream Chaser's readiness for its mission to the International Space Station. To learn more, visit our thermal testing blog at: https://lnkd.in/e396EW2a

The Europa Clipper mission, NASA’s ambitious endeavor to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa, has reached a significant milestone. Recently, the spacecraft successfully entered the thermal vacuum testing phase, a crucial step in ensuring its readiness for the harsh environment of space. To learn more, visit our thermal testing blog at: https://lnkd.in/e396EW2a

Expected to reach over 22,000 miles above Earth, the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES-U) from NOAA recently reached a significant milestone. With a focus on ensuring stability, especially during launch, GOES-U underwent an extensive testing process. Vital to this process was thorough thermal analysis, where the satellite’s ability to withstand extreme temperature changes was measured in a thermal vacuum chamber. To learn more, visit our thermal testing blog at: https://lnkd.in/e396EW2a

In space exploration, every project demands precision, dedication, and rigorous testing to ensure its success. Among these missions is the Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) spacecraft, which reached a key thermal testing milestone in its development. Thermal testing is not just an important stage in the development of spacecraft, it’s a necessary process that mimics the conditions that these projects will face. In the words of Craig Stevens, the spacecraft systems lead, “This is the best way to simulate what PACE will experience in space.” To learn more, visit our thermal testing blog at: https://lnkd.in/e396EW2a

The High Power Radio Frequency Laboratory, operated by the European Space Agency (ESA), is conducting environmental tests on an antenna intended for use on Spain’s Miura 1 sub-orbital micro-launcher. Here it will be exposed to extreme temperatures in order to evaluate the performance and capabilities of the components. To learn more, visit our thermal testing blog at: https://lnkd.in/e396EW2a