The SPTF is a space propulsion test and development center located in Perdasdefogu, Sardinia, Italy. Esea Group contributed to the realization of this important project. The facility plays a key role in the study and validation of propulsion technologies for rockets, liquid-propellant engines and thrust systems used in space exploration.
The SPTF is designed to conduct a series of tests crucial to the evaluation and validation of space engines. These tests may include the following:
- Engine start test: To test the engine’s reliability and performance under simulated flight conditions.
- Endurance test: To evaluate the engine’s long-term endurance and ability to operate under extreme conditions.
- Environmental compatibility test: To examine how the engine’s responding to various environmental factors such as temperature, pressure, and vibration.
- Flight simulation tests: To reproduce the operating conditions of an engine during launch and operation in space.
