RVS was founded to make satellite testing more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for the broader space community. We recognized the need for high-quality, cost-effective testing solutions—ranging from large commercial missions to university labs—that simplify the process and meet rigorous industry standards.

We are based in Seattle, Washington

We are a small, dedicated company where nearly every employee is a co-owner. This means our team is directly invested in the quality of your system and the success of your project. You can expect a highly responsive and personal approach from initial inquiry to final delivery.

Yes. All of our standardized thermal vacuum (TVAC) systems are designed to comply with rigorous industry requirements, including GSFC-STD-7000 and MIL-STD-1540.

We offer three primary categories of solutions:

• Standard Systems: Cost-effective, drop-in-place systems optimized for common testing needs, such as CubeSats and components up to 12U.

• Custom Systems: Chambers and systems designed from the ground up to meet unique requirements, such as specialized dimensions, advanced cryo-cooling, or specific gas capture needs.

• Retrofits & Upgrades: We modernize and extend the life of your legacy TVAC systems by installing new control hardware, software, and advanced features.

Our systems are configurable for both. We offer solutions for basic thermal vacuum bakeout to remove contaminants, as well as full thermal vacuum cycling to simulate on-orbit temperature variations and confirm flight readiness.

It means our systems are designed for simple setup and integration into your facility. They are built for low-utility maintenance and feature fully automated remote test procedures, allowing your team to get up and running quickly with minimal hassle.

Our systems are designed with precision control and detailed data logging. The fully automated test procedures and intuitive interface minimize the risk of human error during the testing process. We also bring deep expertise in industry-standard protocols to protect your valuable hardware.

Yes. Our systems feature fully automated remote test procedures and a user-friendly interface, allowing you to monitor and manage your test runs from anywhere.

TVAC testing is a critical step in space qualification where spacecraft components or entire satellites are subjected to the extreme environmental conditions of space: high vacuum (no air) and wide temperature swings (both very hot and very cold). This ensures the hardware will function reliably in orbit.

A thermal bakeout is a process within TVAC testing where the device under test (DUT) is heated under vacuum for an extended period. The purpose is to drive out volatile contaminants (outgassing) that could otherwise condense on sensitive components (like optics) in space and cause failure.