The University of Arizona Space Institute makes space assembly and test facilities available to external users. Capabilities include thermal vacuum testing, dynamics and vibration, and electromagnetic compatibility and antenna testing. Companies can ask about technical specifications, pricing and scheduling at ASI-Services@arizona.edu. Start with your hardware requirements and test objectives so the institute can assess whether its facilities fit the work you are planning.
WHY IT MATTERS TO ARIZONA
Access to specialized testing facilities can help Arizona companies evaluate their technologies, identify qualification needs, and explore opportunities to advance hardware development.
Connecting industry capabilities with university testing infrastructure is one practical way to strengthen Arizona's space manufacturing ecosystem.
Companies developing space-related hardware can access specialized testing capabilities through the University of Arizona Space Institute.
The University of Arizona Space Institute makes its space assembly and testing facilities available to external users, providing companies with access to specialized equipment for evaluating hardware and preparing for space applications. These facilities offer an opportunity for organizations developing aerospace technologies to explore testing capabilities without necessarily investing in their own specialized infrastructure.
Available Testing Capabilities
The institute provides access to three key testing areas:
Thermal Vacuum Testing (TVAC): Evaluates how hardware performs under controlled temperature and vacuum conditions that simulate aspects of the space environment.
Dynamics and Vibration Testing: Helps assess how components and assemblies respond to mechanical forces and vibration, including conditions associated with launch.
Electromagnetic Compatibility and Antenna Testing: Supports evaluation of electromagnetic performance, compatibility, and antenna characteristics for space-related systems.
How to Explore Testing Access
Companies interested in using the facilities should begin by identifying their hardware requirements and specific testing objectives.
The University of Arizona Space Institute can provide information about technical specifications, pricing, scheduling, and whether its facilities are appropriate for the proposed work.
For inquiries, contact ASI-Services@arizona.edu.
