Develop and test electric propulsion thrusters under space conditions.

Dynavac’s expertise in space simulation and vacuum pumping gives you turnkey test chambers to develop and evaluate spacecraft electric propulsion under tightly controlled and realistic space conditions. Maintaining proper chamber pressure is key; our electric propulsion systems reliably and accurately create the conditions to flight-test your thrusters. From NASA rockets to orbiting defense satellites and commercial communication satellites, reliable electric propulsion is essential. Partner with Dynavac for a custom-constructed space simulation solution today.

Electric propulsion test chamber highlights

  • Stainless steel vacuum chambers are available from 5ft and up
  • Vacuum levels are maintained by a matched rough- and high-vacuum pumps capable of 10-7 torr
  • Internal cold arrays at 20K enable pumping of condensable gasses such as Xenon, Krypton, Argon, Nitrogen, CO2, CH4, CO, Water, NH3, Hydrogen and Iodine
  • Water or liquid nitrogen cooled beam dump target lined with low-sputtering materials such as graphite. Other target materials are available.
  • Our electric propulsion test systems can be easily configured to serve as thermal vacuum test systems
  • Variety of test stands including vibration isolation options
  • Learn more about the design and performance characteristics of cryopumping systems
Dynavac EPT/TVAC system, This space simulation chamber is designed for electric propulsion testing and thermal vacuum testing. It is essential to testing spacecraft in a realistic space condition.
The inside of an electric propulsion test chamber at Cal Poly built by Dynavac's space simulation chamber experts.
The inside of an electric propulsion test chamber at Cal Poly built by Dynavac's space simulation chamber experts.

Test chambers to propel your mission forward

Advance the development of your electric propulsion thrusters with a trusted partner in space simulation. Dynavac’s custom-engineered test chambers provide the meticulously controlled, high-vacuum environment you need to validate thruster performance and ensure mission success. Our team of experts is ready to configure a system that meets your specific testing requirements. 

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