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Countdown to Accurate Measurements for Space Simulations
Interface provides force measurement solutions for space simulations of all types, from space robots to payload and satellite launch tests. Discover how load cells, multi-axis sensors, DAQ, and wireless products from Interface validate flight hardware, as in the Artemis II program. Interface helps engineers optimize next-generation terrestrial space simulations to achieve mission readiness.

Structural Integrity and Load Verification for Rockets and Launch Platforms
Interface provides load cells and sensor technologies for structural and operational validation testing of various rockets and launch platforms. High-accuracy force measurement is the technical foundation for rocket and launch platform evaluations, ensuring that every component, from propellant tank stringers to mobile launcher crawler bogies, performs within an engineered safety margin.

Thrust Stands in Aerospace Test and Measurement
Thrust stands are testing rigs built to measure propulsion output and efficiency of aerospace industry launches of rockets, aircraft, drones, and UAVs. Using Interface high-capacity load cells, the goal is to map the thrust curve and verify engine specifications against design requirements. Unlike the distributed loads encountered in structural testing, a thrust rig handles a concentrated axial force.

Structural Testing with Interface Force Measurement Solutions
Structural testing is a vital practice in modern engineering, providing essential data for design improvement, ensuring compliance with industry…

Partnering to Shape the Future of Space Exploration
Why do space companies and suppliers to the space industry choose Interface? It’s the precision and depth of Interface sensor products, including load cells that measure millions of pounds of force. Interface has a long history as a steward for test and measurement space-related ventures, including with NASA and other space exploration companies, innovators, and space start-ups. We’ve been instrumental in supporting projects of all sizes, from educational space vehicle projects to the development of the Space Launch System (SLS).

Interface Space Economy Solutions
Interface is at the forefront of sensor technology used in driving growth iin the space economy. Interface precision force measurement solutions, including load cells, load pins, wireless instrumentation and custom sensors are used in scientific research and development (R&D) and deep space discoveries. As a result, we are poised to play an increasingly critical role in testing the boundaries and opportunities in the space economy.

Interface Explores Commercial Launch Solutions
Interface force measurement devices are critical tools for commercial launch companies, helping ensure the safety and effectiveness of spacecraft and rockets during design, testing, and launch. Interface high-accuracy load cells, torque transducers, load pins and wireless instrumentation are utilized throughout various testing phases of aerospace vehicles, small and large. Commercial launch has a big part of our global economic growth for scientific research, environmental monitoring, communications, and national security. Interface products are used by commercial launch companies for a range of applications.

Interface and The Race to Space
Interface and The Race to Space

Aerospace and Defense Industry Solutions
Among the many applications Interface products are used for across multiple markets, there may be none that require the highest levels of accuracy,…