University of Oxford Space Physics Thermal Vacuum Facilities
Partially verified listing. Current Oxford space-instrument thermal-vacuum capability is documented, but it could not be tied to the exact listed Space Physics facility identity or site.
This is a partially verified listing. Continuity with the listed facility and site has not been verified. Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.
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Key facts
- Current Oxford Department of Physics context
- A University of Oxford Department of Physics page updated 2 May 2023 says the department has developed, manufactured and tested space instruments since the 1970s using in-house facilities.
Testing capabilities
Oxford space-instrument testing context
The department lists thermal-vacuum, vibration and shock testing, cleanrooms, vacuum chambers with cooling systems and cryogenic vacuum facilities. These capabilities are not bound by the source to the exact listed Space Physics facility identity or site.
Equipment and published limits
| Specification | Published value | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Published vibration equipment | 15 kN vibrator | The department page lists a 15 kN vibrator among its space-instrument facilities. The source does not bind it to the listed facility or establish current availability for a particular programme. |
Access and contact
The department says the facilities are mainly used for its own instrument development but can be used commercially subject to availability, and publishes OPTEC_enquiries@physics.ox.ac.uk. The source does not establish that this route applies to the listed facility.
Standards and accreditation
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What to confirm with the facility
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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 preserved Oxford Department of Physics source on 30 September 2026. It documents current thermal-vacuum and supporting test capability, but not continuity with the listed facility identity or site.
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The page was updated 2 May 2023 and supports current department-level space-instrument testing, equipment and conditional commercial-use context. It does not identify the listed facility or its site.