New CSZ Test Chamber to Test Orion Spacecraft

July 2018, MARIETTA, GA ~

CSZ, A Gentherm Company, completed installation of a temperature cycling chamber for testing NASA's Orion spacecraft that will take humans back to the Moon and one day out to Mars.

Testing procedures and processes are an integral part of development of any new technology. The spacecraft will undergo a series of critical tests over the next 24 months to ensure reliability. These tests consist of exposure of the spacecraft to a multitude of stresses including: structural and mechanical testing, vibration testing, temperature and humidity testing, pressure testing, acoustic testing and electrical systems testing.

Thermal cycle testing is one key aspect of the overall test protocol. The CSZ chamber is being used for acceptance testing to ensure functionality and screen for potential workmanship defects.

To support testing requirements for the project, CSZ provided a massive chamber with over 15,000 cubic feet of workspace (25'W x 25'H x 25'D). Along with its immense size, the chamber was required to meet very high performance standards. Among these standards was an established temperature range of -20°F to +220°F.

To read more about CSZ's Custom Test Chamber for Temperature Testing Orion Spacecraft, please click here.