From vacuum technology to space simulation systems Online seminar
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 14:30 hrs CEST (UTC+2) | USA: 08:30 EDT
From vacuum technology to space simulation systems
Before launch, satellites and spacecraft components must be tested under conditions that reflect the realities of space. In this online seminar, our experts will explore how vacuum technology supports thermal vacuum testing, component validation, and spacecraft development.
Learn how vacuum and temperature work together to recreate space environments on Earth, why testing is essential for validating performance, and how vacuum technologies, from individual components to integrated space simulation systems, support thermal vacuum chambers, propulsion testing, and advanced aerospace applications.
What you will learn
- How space conditions are recreated on Earth.
- Why thermal vacuum and propulsion testing are critical for mission success.
- Which technologies are used to test satellites, components, materials, and thrusters.
- How to define the right test environment for a particular space application.
- What it takes to engineer a complete space simulation facility from concept to operation.
- How Leybold combines vacuum technology, thermal control, automation, and system integration into turnkey solutions for the space industry.
Agenda
- Space simulation requirements
- Vacuum technologies for space testing
- From components to complete systems
- Global support and future outlook
- Live Q&A session
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 14:30 hrs CEST (UTC+2) | 08:30 EDT
Duration: 45 minutes
Language: English
Discover how vacuum technology supports thermal vacuum testing, component validation and spacecraft development. Join our experts for a practical discussion on the challenges and opportunities of space simulation.
Register now to secure your place.
Meet the speakers
Thomas Palten
Senior Solutions Manager, Leybold
Thomas holds a degree in Physical Engineering and brings more than three decades of experience in vacuum technology. His expertise includes thermal vacuum chambers, electric propulsion thruster test chambers, and integrated space simulation systems for research and aerospace applications.
Bharat Mhatre
Global Business Development Director, Leybold
Bharat serves as Global Business Development Director, focused on expanding global space business and strategic collaborations within the global space industry. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and brings over 18 years of experience in vacuum technology. With a strong understanding of space technologies and customer requirements, he helps organizations leverage advanced space simulation and vacuum solutions for research, testing, qualification, and mission-critical applications. His work spans engagements across commercial, institutional, and defense space programs, supporting the development of next-generation space capabilities.
