Satellite Applications Catapult Satellite Assembly, Integration and Testing Facility
Satellite Applications Catapult
Satellite Applications Catapult publishes its satellite assembly, integration and testing capabilities at the Zephyr Building, Harwell Campus. The facility page describes end-to-end design, modelling, testing and production equipment; ISO 7 cleanrooms; a climatic environmental chamber; a vibration table; and a thermal-vacuum chamber for satellite or component testing in the vacuum of space.
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Key facts
- Published Harwell satellite AIT location
- Satellite Applications Catapult says its satellite assembly, integration and testing capabilities are located in the Zephyr Building at Harwell Campus.
- Published development and validation role
- The Catapult says the facility has end-to-end design, modelling, testing and production equipment and can help companies take an R&D project from proof of concept to a full-sized prototype manufactured at quality levels and scales sufficient for end-customer validation.
- Published facilities information route
- The facility page provides facilities@sa.catapult.org.uk and publishes +44 (0)1235 567999 and Harwell Campus, OX11 0QR.
Testing capabilities
Satellite assembly, integration and testing
Satellite Applications Catapult publishes satellite assembly, integration and testing capabilities at the Zephyr Building at Harwell Campus, with end-to-end design, modelling, testing and production equipment.
Thermal-vacuum testing for satellites or components
The Catapult says its thermal-vacuum chamber allows testing of how a satellite or component will perform in the vacuum of space. It is located in ISO 7 cleanrooms, which the page says can be rented for final assembly and integration.
Environmental and vibration testing
The facility page publishes an environmental testing capability and an IMV A22 vibration test system with a Centrotecnica RT 600 slip table.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Published climatic chamber capacity and temperature range | 1,076 litres; −75 °C to 180 °C | The page lists these figures for the Discovery My Climatic Chamber, DM1200 C ES. They are a published equipment specification, not a statement of availability or acceptance of a particular item. |
| Published climatic chamber humidity range | 10% to 98% RH within 10 °C to 95 °C | The page lists this humidity range for the Discovery My Climatic Chamber, DM1200 C ES, with the stated temperature condition. It is a published equipment specification, not a statement of availability or acceptance of a particular item. |
| Published vibration force and maximum load | 22 kN sine and random force; 300 kg maximum load | The page lists these figures for its IMV A22 vibration test system and Centrotecnica RT 600 slip table. They are a published equipment specification, not a simultaneous general facility envelope or a statement of availability or item acceptance. |
| Published vibration acceleration | 100 g sine; 63 g rms random | The page lists these figures for its IMV A22 vibration test system. They are a published equipment specification, not a simultaneous general facility envelope or a statement of availability or item acceptance. |
Access and contact
Satellite Applications Catapult publishes facilities@sa.catapult.org.uk for help identifying relevant equipment and development support, and lists +44 (0)1235 567999 and Harwell Campus, OX11 0QR. The facility page says clean rooms can be rented from as little as a month subject to availability. Confirm the requested configuration, availability, price, lead time and item acceptance directly with the Catapult.
Facility contact
- Address
- Zephyr Building, Harwell Campus
OX11 0QR - Telephone
- +44 (0)1235 567999
- Website
- Official test house website
Standards and accreditation
- ISO 7 cleanrooms
- Satellite Applications Catapult says it has four 36 sqm ISO 7 cleanrooms available for hire and that its thermal-vacuum chamber is located in ISO 7 cleanrooms. This is a published facility description, not a test-laboratory accreditation statement.
What to confirm with the facility
Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
Before requesting a test
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Frequently asked questions
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Related testing facilities
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Further reading
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Sources and review
Arc reviewed the linked Satellite Applications Catapult facility page on 30 September 2026 by direct HTTP retrieval. This is a review of published information, not a facility inspection, test witnessing or confirmation of availability. Confirm the requested configuration, scope and booking terms directly with the Catapult.
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Satellite Assembly, Integration, and Testing - Satellite Applications Catapult
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