
Key highlights
Resonate Testing provides specialist thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing services for CubeSat developers, universities, NewSpace organisations and commercial satellite manufacturers.
Our thermal vacuum testing capability enables CubeSat programmes to validate hardware performance in simulated space environments by combining high vacuum conditions with controlled thermal cycling. Testing can be performed on engineering models, qualification models, proto-flight units and flight hardware.
By identifying potential design and performance issues prior to launch, TVAC testing supports mission reliability, risk reduction and programme confidence. Resonate works with customers to develop tailored environmental test programmes aligned with project objectives, launch schedules and applicable standards.
Key Benefits
Reduce Mission Risk
Verify that CubeSat hardware can survive and operate within expected thermal and vacuum conditions before launch.
Detect Issues Early
Identify design weaknesses, material concerns and performance anomalies during development rather than during flight operations.
Demonstrate Readiness
Provide objective evidence to customers, launch providers and stakeholders that hardware has undergone rigorous environmental verification.
Streamline Qualification
Combine thermal vacuum testing with vibration and shock testing to support complete environmental qualification programmes.
Applications
- 1U CubeSats
- 3U CubeSats
- 6U CubeSats
- 12U CubeSats
- CubeSat payloads
- CubeSat batteries
- CubeSat avionics
- CubeSat communications systems
- CubeSat structures
- CubeSat power systems
- Engineering models
- Qualification models
- Flight hardware
- University CubeSat projects
- Commercial CubeSat missions
Key features
- Thermal vacuum testing for CubeSat hardware
- Simulated orbital environmental conditions
- Vacuum exposure testing
- Thermal cycling and thermal balance testing
- Qualification and acceptance testing
- Engineering model verification
- Proto-flight testing support
- Flight hardware verification
- Environmental performance assessment
- ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
- Independent test reporting
- Combined environmental testing programmes including vibration and shock
Customization
Every CubeSat mission has unique environmental and operational requirements.
Resonate can develop bespoke TVAC test programmes based on mission profile, orbit type, component sensitivities and qualification objectives. Thermal profiles, cycle durations, dwell periods and monitoring requirements can be configured to reflect expected operational environments and customer-specific requirements.
Integrated programmes combining TVAC, vibration and mechanical shock testing can also be developed to provide a streamlined qualification pathway for CubeSat missions.
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Last updated: 2026-09-11
TVAC for CubeSats

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