Space Testing

Supporting Innovation in Orbit and on Earth 

Supporting Innovation in Orbit and on Earth

Resonate Testing is a trusted test facilitator for the space industry, offering ISO17025-accredited mechanical and environmental testing services tailored to the demands of launch and orbital environments. We work with New Space SMEs, aerospace programme managers, and procurement teams to qualify components for flight, validate mission-critical systems, and accelerate innovation. 
 
Our facility in Newry, Northern Ireland, provides integrated vibration, shock, and TVAC testing under one roof, enabling efficient qualification campaigns and reducing time-to-launch. 

Why Resonate?

Test Facilitator, Not Just a Facility 

We design, fabricate, and instrument bespoke test rigs to meet complex requirements. Our engineers collaborate directly with clients to ensure clarity, precision, and repeatability. 

  • Integrated Capability- Vibration, shock, SRS, and TVAC testing available in a single location. Cleanroom environments (ISO 5/Class 100) support sensitive hardware.  
  • New Space Focus 
    We support UK and Irish SMEs with tailored solutions, helping them demonstrate innovation and meet qualification standards without relying on legacy facilities.  
  • Proven Track Record 
    From Ariane 6 and Vega-C to Lunar Pathfinder and James Webb Telescope components, our work has supported missions across Europe and beyond. 

Capabilities at a Glance

  • Vibration Testing: Up to 70kN force, 1.8m expander head, payloads up to 2 tonnes 
  • Shock Testing: Pyroshock, percussive, and SRS profiles 
  • Thermal Vacuum Testing: Operational Q1 2026, -80°C to +120°C, 1×10⁻⁷ mbar  
  • Cleanroom Support: ISO 5/Class 100 tented environments 
  • Bespoke Engineering: Custom fixtures, instrumentation, and data acquisition 

Case Studies

EECL – NaviMoon Receiver 

“Resonate’s insight, flexibility and attention to detail ensured the testing was carried out to the highest standards.” – Dr Ben Kieniewicz, CEO 

Réaltra – Shock Qualification 

“We completed qualification locally, maintaining schedule and supporting our customer’s needs.” – Danny Gleeson, Chief Commercial Officer 

Future Capability Roadmap

  • TVAC Commissioning: by end of Feb 2026.
  • Dedicated Space Test Area: ISO 7/8 cleanroom by end 2026 
  • UK & Ireland Space Incubator: SME support hub by mid-2027 

Resonate Testing is an established and experienced commercial test house meeting needs across many industry sectors by offering locally or geographically diverse customers impressive capabilities coupled with a fast turnaround model.

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This expertise and knowledge in the aerospace sector has been easily extended to various industries and other unique test applications, including electrical and mechanical product testing, packaging testing, many transportation and lifecycles tests for the MedTech industry to name but a few NSC’s experience in aerospace engineering provides a key foundation for our capabilities in test specification and certification with the result that customers can be confident of a highly professional and knowledgeable service.

Resonate Testing is part of a wider diversification and growth strategy founded upon the practical application of our engineering knowledge and experience. we have the unique position of unfettered access to the EU, UK and global markets.

With a 7500sqft facility of purpose-built test space, Resonate Testing can meet testing needs in various industries by offering locally or geographically diverse customers impressive capabilities coupled with a fast turnaround model. The facility includes a combined vibration and environmental laboratory (the only commercial facility on the Island of Ireland that can perform combined temperature and vibration testing up to 54kN), a fire test laboratory and a general mechanical test facility. Resonate Testing is UKAS accredited to ISO17025, ISTA and, as part of The Nacelle Group, certified to ISO9001:2015.

Maintaining a strong engineering team, we differentiate ourselves by demonstrating our ability to support clients fully, as a complete Test Service Facilitator.