Cryogenic Solutions for Space Technology

IRLabs designs and fabricates custom cryostats and ultra-low temperature equipment used in testing environments that simulate the harsh conditions of space. With decades of experience and in-house manufacturing capabilities, we deliver high-performance precision-engineered cryogenic systems that enable relliable calibration and performance validation of space-based instrumentation.

Space technology pushes the limits of science—and cryogenics plays a vital role in ensuring mission success. Space-bound instruments—from infrared sensors to optical payloads—must be tested under extreme cold to ensure reliability in orbit. IRLabs provides the cryostats and sub-systems that integrate into simulation chambers and test platforms, helping clients achieve accurate, stable, and ultra-low temperatures essential for mission-critical testing.

IRLabs’ customized cryogenic solutions are trusted by aerospace organizations and research institutions around the world.

What IRLabs Offers for Space Projects

Modern space missions depend on sensitive instruments that must function flawlessly in the extreme cold of space. For all mission-critical projects, we provide:

  • Custom cryostats engineered for ultra-low temperature operation
  • Cryogenic components for integration into thermal vacuum* setups
  • Closed-cycle and liquid cryogen-cooled systems
  • In-house manufacturing for precision and quality control
  • Collaborative design tailored to specific instrumentation or test requirements

*While IRLabs does not perform thermal vacuum testing, our systems are frequently used within thermal vacuum environments by aerospace clients and research institutions.

Applications in Space Development

Our cryogenic systems are ideal for:

  • Infrared sensor calibration under cryogenic conditions
  • Sub-system cooling for environmental simulation chambers
  • Ultra-cold performance testing of space-based optics and detectors
  • Long-duration cryogenic support for lab-based space simulation setups
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In Stock Cryostats

Our engineers collaborate with aerospace and industry clients to design and manufacturer custom solutions for space applications.

Why Aerospace Engineers Choose IRLabs

At IRLabs, we specialize in designing and manufacturing custom cryostats and ultra-low-temperature equipment, ensuring your instruments endure the extreme conditions of space. With over five decades of experience and in-house manufacturing capabilities, we provide precision-engineered cryogenic systems that uphold our legacy of innovation and integrity.

Need a cryostat tailored to your project’s exact specs? If you’re developing instrumentation for orbit, deep-space, or ultra-low temperature aerospace applications, IRLabs can help provide the cryogenic systems you need for successful testing and validation.

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