Element U.S. Space & Defense

07/17/2026

We are honored to have hosted Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares and her team for a tour of our Santa Clarita facility and its Space Simulation Center of Excellence. Chief Technology Officer Logan McLeod, General Manager Nick Nenadovic, and the rest of the team shared about how Element U.S. Space & Defense is contributing to the future of space and defense testing, workforce development, and continued investments in California.

Read more about the recent visit: www.elementdefense.com/blog/senator-valladares-visits-element-u-s-space-defenses-santa-clarita-facility-highlighting-innovation-and-growth-in-california

07/04/2026

Two and a half centuries of American grit, ingenuity, and hardware built to outlast whatever comes at it. We're honored to be the ones who put it to the test.

Built by you. Proven by us. Ready for the next 250.

Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸

07/03/2026

For 250 years, America has been built by innovators, makers, and defenders. We are proud to be a part of what shapes and protects the future of our country.

You build it, we test it. Learn more: https://www.elementdefense.com/

06/30/2026

The Element U.S. Space & Defense team at our Fullerton, CA facility had a fantastic time attending Aerospace Night hosted by the Los Angeles Angels.

The evening was a great opportunity to connect with aerospace and defense professionals, strengthen team relationships, and celebrate the innovation that fuels our industry—all while enjoying a night of baseball.

We're proud to support the space and defense industrial base and grateful for events that bring industry partners together. 🚀⚾

06/29/2026

For six decades, Element U.S. Space & Defense has supported the technologies that power American innovation.

From aerospace and defense platforms to next-generation systems, our testing capabilities help verify performance, reliability, and readiness throughout the product lifecycle.

Learn more: https://www.elementdefense.com/

06/26/2026

When performance matters, assumptions are not enough.

Element U.S. Space & Defense delivers testing that validates durability, survivability, and readiness under demanding conditions. From explosive environments to mission-critical systems, we help ensure hardware performs when it matters most.

Learn more: https://www.elementdefense.com/

06/25/2026

Across six specialized laboratories, Element U.S. Space & Defense delivers consistent, trusted testing for the most demanding applications.

From environmental and EMI/EMC testing to explosive, ballistic, and specialized defense evaluations, our focus remains the same: providing reliable data and confidence in performance.

Learn more: https://www.elementdefense.com/

06/25/2026

We are proud to share about the ongoing investments we are making towards space testing, with the addition of a new Thermal Vacuum Chamber at our Space Simulation Center of Excellence in Santa Clarita, CA.

What makes this especially impactful is the facility’s role as a true one-stop-shop for space simulation testing—bringing TVAC, shock, vibration, acoustics, and EMI/EMC capabilities together under one roof.

Learn more about the new capability: https://www.elementdefense.com/blog/space-simulated-element-u-s-space-defenses-newest-thermal-vacuum-chamber

06/12/2026

We are honored to support Astrolab with testing for their FLIP rover as they prepare for its journey to the moon. 🌕

As a one-stop-shop for space simulation testing, we want to ensure that your equipment withstands the harsh environments it will experience both at launch and in space.

Pit stop on the way to the Moon.

FLIP headed to Element U.S. Space & Defense this week for final preflight testing. First up: Mass Properties testing. This provides final details about characteristics like the rover’s center of gravity and moments of inertia.

Next on the docket: vibration testing and the rover’s last thermal and vacuum chamber (TVAC) test.

The Moon is harsh and unrelenting. But these tests ensure FLIP is ready.

05/25/2026

In our nation's 250th year, we pause to remember and honor the brave souls who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸