Space Lab FHNW

The Space Lab is used for the development, production, assembly and thermo-mechanical verification of components and mechanical sub-systems for use on research satellites.

We develop, manufacture and verify lightweight structures for research satellites, e.g. dimensionally stable optical benches, sandwich structures or radiators for thermal control. We also prepare mechanical strength analyses in accordance with ECSS standards and carry out vibration and shock tests as well as thermal vacuum tests.

For more information or to discuss a collaboration, please contact Hans-Peter Gröbelbauer.

• Cleanroom ISO7 (17m2) with Laminar-Flowbox (ISO5) 
• Electrodynamic Shaker TIRA TV57315 (15kN) equipped with 24 measurement and control channels for Sine, Random and Shock-Pulse Excitation 
• Shock Test Bench to generate Shock Response Spectra (SRS) equipped with 24 measurement channels 
• Thermal-Vacuum Chamber (0.5m x 0.4m x 0.4m) with Hot-Coldplate (-80°C / +120+C), Rest Gas Analyzer (RGA) and Temperature controlled Quartz Crystal Microbalance (TQCM)