Supply of Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite and Spacecraft Testing to Satellite Applications Catapult
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite and Spacecraft Testing to Satellite Applications Catapult
Awarded 31 Mar 2019
Awarded31 Mar 2019
Value£300,000.00
SupplierTHP Systems
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 4y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2019Expired 30 Mar 2022
About
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED awarded a contract to THP Systems for the provision of a Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) chamber, also known as a space simulator, to support environmental testing and verification and validation of spacecraft, satellites, and associated components.
The chamber is required to simulate near-vacuum and temperature gradient conditions equivalent to space, enabling performance validation prior to launch and/or terrestrial use.
The contract value is £300,000.
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