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UARX Space, a Spanish company specializing in critical spaceflight hardware and in-space transportation services,, is proud to announce that its SAU&RON separation systems have been included into the most stricted rocket launcher catalogs, following the completion of one of the most demanding qualification campaigns in the industry.
The 8", 15", and 24" separation rings, fully designed and manufactured and tested in Spain, underwent a comprehensive qualification test campaign that replicated the most extreme environmental and operational conditions of a space mission. The campaign included:
· Wear-In Tests: Conducting thorough wear-in tests to understand surface stability, contact behavior, and long-term mechanical consistency under repeated actuation.
· Thermal Vacuum (TVAC): Validating performance in the vacuum and extreme temperature swings of space.
· Thermal Cycling (TCYC): Demonstrating reliability under repeated temperature extremes to assess material fatigue, thermal expansion effects, and mechanical integrity over mission life.
· Vibration Testing: Simulating the dynamic and acoustic loads experienced during launch.
· Shock Testing: Verifying structural response during critical separation events, where flawless operation is mission-critical.
· Functional and Simulated Zero-G Deployment Tests: Validating the mechanism’s ability to perform nominally and deploy reliably in microgravity-like conditions.
· Visual Inspections: Performing detailed visual inspections to assess alignment, detect surface degradation, and confirm overall build integrity before and after environmental testing.
“Passing all qualification tests is not only a demonstration of mechanical precision and structural integrity, but also a testament to the system's performance surpassing our expectations.” stated Dr. Andrés Villa Granata, UARX Space, Chief Technology Officer, “It further reflects the technological maturity we have achieved and positions us as a reliable and competitive supplier of high-performance flight hardware.”
Separation systems are key components in any space mission, ensuring the safe and timely deployment of payloads and modules. The inclusion of SAU&RON in the rocket catalogs underscores UARX’s reliability and opens the door to integration with a broad range of launch services and platforms.
With this milestone, UARX Space reinforces its commitment to delivering high-end spaceflight solutions from Europe and consolidates its position as a trusted partner for global satellite manufacturers, launch providers, and mission integrators.
About UARX Space
UARX Space is a European leader in in?space transportation, delivering rideshare and dedicated launch solutions for PocketQubes, CubeSats, and small satellites. From low Earth orbit (LEO) to geostationary and even deep space destinations, we provide dependable, precision?engineered deployment services that set missions up for success from day one.
Backed by decades of expertise in geostationary satellite technology and a relentless drive for innovation, UARX Space designs and builds cutting?edge, flight?proven products with Technology Readiness Level 9 (TRL9). Recognized as a pioneer in the global space technology arena, we consistently push the boundaries of what’s possible in a rapidly evolving industry.
Beyond launch services, we deliver high?performance separation systems for spacecraft ranging from 250 grams to 800 kilograms—ensuring smooth, accurate deployment for a wide variety of mission profiles.
Headquartered in Nigrán, Galicia, Spain, UARX Space is strategically positioned to serve clients across the globe. We are driving the future of space exploration and in?space transportation with bold ideas, proven technology, and the unwavering reliability that missions demand.
