Testing and Analysis

Since the 1960s, WSTF's Propulsion Group has been an integral part of every United States manned flight mission and supported many other programs associated with the safe exploration of space. With over half a century of experience, WSTF leads the way in propulsion system testing.

Specializing in the study of oxygen compatibility in space, aircraft, medical, and industrial applications, WSTF's Oxygen Systems engineering team has gained world renown expertise.

WSTF's Composite Pressure engineers offer leading expertise in the testing, nondestructive evaluation (NDE), and analysis of composite material structures.

Hypervelocity impact testing simulates micrometeoroids and orbital debris impacts on spacecraft shielding, components, and materials in various test configurations. With over two decades of extensive testing for NASA, DOD, other government agencies, and commercial industry, WSTF's Hypervelocity team has developed expertise and testing methods that allow the completion of over 600 shots per year with low costs.

Supporting propulsion testing as well as remote assistance to end users in aerospace and industry, the Propellants and Aerospace Fluids Group provides analysis of systems and operational safety, propellant spec analysis, personal protective equipment assessment and detection technologies for both industrial and flight applications.

The Materials Flight Acceptance workforce perform testing designed to better understand, improve, and verify the systems, capabilities, and materials used in space flight, and ensure safety during manned space flights.