Test Space

Thermal   vacuum   &  vibration   testing 

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Overview

Our comprehensive environmental test facility combines thermal vacuum, vibration, and cleanroom testing into a single, seamless workflow. By keeping your entire testing campaign under one roof—and in the hands of experienced satellite engineers—we remove logistical risks and accelerate your timeline. From CubeSats to automotive control units, we help you prove your systems are ready for the harshest conditions.

shaker force

45 kN (90 kN Shock)

shaker Max dynamic payload

100 kg

shaker MAX frequency

2000 Hz (on 1050×1050 mm slip table)

TVAC TEMPERATURE RANGE

-70 to +200 °C

tvac ULTIMATE VACUUM

< 10⁻⁶ mbar

tvac INTERNAL VOLUME

900×600×600 mm

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One Facility. The Full Flow.

Test Space brings together everything needed to take hardware from integration to qualification in one location. Thermal vacuum chamber, electrodynamic shaker, cleanroom environment, electronics lab, and 3D printing — all under one roof in Brno.

A standard qualification campaign runs vibration testing followed by thermal vacuum — same building, same team. No inter-site logistics. No handling risk between disciplines. A complete test data package at close.

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Not Just Space

The conditions that satellites face — extreme temperatures, vacuum, mechanical shock — are not unique to space. Defence electronics, automotive systems, industrial sensors, and optical instruments all require similar validation.

Test Space is sized and configured to serve the full range: from a CubeSat subsystem to an automotive control unit. If your hardware needs to prove it works under stress, we can test it.

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Test Support Services

We provide end-to-end testing expertise, not just equipment rental. Our engineering team supports every phase of your qualification campaign to ensure accurate, reliable results:

  • Custom Fixtures (TSE): Design and engineering of custom mounting adapters to safely interface your payload with our systems.

  • Precision Instrumentation: Strategic placement and routing of accelerometers, thermocouples, and other vital sensors.

  • Standards-Based Execution: Configuring and running your test profiles according to strict ECSS, MIL-STD, or proprietary norms.

  • Data Analysis: Expert support in reviewing raw data, verifying structural/thermal performance, and generating final reports.

  • Cleanroom Preparation: Access to our on-site cleanroom to safely unbox and prepare sensitive hardware in a contamination-free environment.

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For Who

  • CubeSat developers and small satellite integrators
  • Defence and dual-use hardware suppliers
  • Automotive electronics and sensor developers
  • Universities and research institutions
  • Industrial companies qualifying prototypes to demanding standards

Not sure your hardware fits? Send us the envelope and mass — we will confirm quickly.

FACILITY DETAILS

OUR SYSTEMS IN NUMBERS

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Thermal Vacuum Chamber

Don’t just bake out your hardware—run it.

Simulate the exact temperature extremes and vacuum of orbital space, from simple bake-outs to full thermal cycling. Built to meet ECSS-Q-ST-70 requirements, our chamber is designed to actively test your systems, not just hold them at a temperature.

  • Active Monitoring: 100 live feedthrough channels let you power and monitor solar panels, harnesses, and control electronics while under vacuum.

  • True 3D Thermal Control: Cooling and heating loops run on all six chamber walls, backed by polished radiation shields—providing much better stability than a basic cold plate.

  • Zero Contamination: Oil-free, orientation-independent pumping ensures a pristine test environment.

  • High Capacity: Features perforated trays that can hold solar panels in three stacked layers.

 

Parameter

Value
Internal volume 900 × 600 × 600 mm
Temperature range −70 °C to +200 °C
Temperature stability ±0.01 °C to ±0.05 °C
Max cooling rate ~1.8 °C/min
Time to 10⁻⁵ mbar < 30 minutes
Ultimate vacuum < 1×10⁻⁶ mbar
Live feedthrough channels  100 (2× Sub-D 50-way, 500 V DC, 5 A/pin)
Viewport DN160, illuminated
Frame / walls Stainless steel 1.4301 frame, aluminium alloy removable walls
Compliance Exceeds ECSS-E-ST-10-03C (Rev.1, 2022) performance requirements

 

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Vibration Testing

Qualify your hardware against extreme mechanical stress.

Conduct sine, random, and shock testing in all three axes for everything from CubeSats to full subsystems and deployers. By running vibration testing in the exact same building as our TVAC chamber, we completely eliminate the handling risks and delays associated with outsourcing.

  • High-Velocity Shock: Features a dedicated High Velocity Shock (HVS) mode reaching up to 4.6 m/s with 1800 m/s² acceleration.

  • Versatile Test Surfaces: Utilize a 1050 × 1050 mm magnesium sliding table that supports static loads up to 1,654 kg for large structural frames and automotive assemblies, or swap to the 1000 × 1000 mm head expander for flat panels and solar arrays.

  • Smart & Efficient Control: The IMV K2+ system offers one-click standards-based test generation, resonance detection, and remote monitoring directly from your phone, tablet, or PC. An integrated ECO-shaker mode cuts power consumption by up to 80%.

Parameter

Value
Shaker Electrodynamic, max frequency 2600 Hz
Force — Sine 45 kN
Force — Random 45 kN rms
Force — Shock 90 kN (80 kN in HVS mode)
Max acceleration 900 m/s² (sine) / 630 m/s² rms (random) / 1800 m/s² peak (shock)
Max velocity 2 m/s continuous, up to 3.5 m/s peak
Max displacement 76.2 mm pk-pk
HVS shock mode Pulse velocity up to 4.6 m/s, automatic amplifier setup
Sliding table 1050 × 1050 mm, magnesium, up to 1,654 kg, frequency range to 2000 Hz
Head expander (optional) 1000 × 1000 mm, up to 1,000 Hz
Power draw 57 kVA, with ECO-shaker mode cutting consumption by up to 80%
Control system IMV K2+ — sine/random/shock, one-click standards-based test generation, remote monitoring (PC/tablet/phone)

 

CORE FEATURES

Why Test at TRL Space

Everything in One Building

Design, integrate, test. No logistics between steps.

Built for the Right Scale

Sized and priced for startups, researchers, and mid-tier primes — not just tier-1 contractors.

Satellite Engineers On-Site

The team that builds our own flight hardware runs your campaign.

Cross-Industry

Space, defence, automotive, energy, electronics. If conditions matter, we can test it.

Full Documentation

Test report, as-run data, compliance summary — delivered at campaign close.

Open to External Customers

Startup, university, prime, or research institution. All welcome.

FAQ

What is included in a standard campaign?

Test setup and execution, telemetry acquisition, and a full test report. Cleanroom handling throughout.

Can I book one discipline only?

Yes. TVAC and vibration can be booked independently. Combined campaigns typically run within one calendar week.

Is this only for space hardware?

No. The facility is open to any industry where environmental qualification matters — defence, automotive, energy, electronics, industrial.

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Co-funded by the European Union.

The project “New Laboratory and Testing Facilities for TRL Space Systems s.r.o.” was co-financed by the European Union. The aim of the project is to expand the infrastructure for developing and strengthening the research and innovation capabilities of TRL Space Systems s.r.o.

 

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