Element U.S. Space & Defense stands at the forefront of testing innovation, as a trusted partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors.
Our Role in the Element Family
Element U.S. Space & Defense’s proud heritage began with NTS, a world leader in product qualification testing services. Following the acquisition of NTS by Element Materials Technology, the company was reorganized. Twenty NTS labs transitioned into the Element brand, solidifying their position as the foremost global testing partner across aerospace, nuclear, energy, connected technology, and automotive sectors. Meanwhile, our six NTS facilities retained their autonomy under the name NTS Technical Systems. Now operating as Element U.S. Space & Defense, this division remains a pivotal testing ally for mission-critical U.S. government space and defense initiatives.
What We Do
Founded as NTS Technical Systems, today Element U.S. Space & Defense brings more than 60 years of experience and expertise being tasked with the most complex projects and programs in the world.
From centrifuge testing for the latest Mars rover, vibration testing for the Space Launch System (SLS), or environmental simulations for next-generation missiles, Element U.S. Space & Defense is the pioneering partner for highly custom, end-to-end, testing design and implementation.
As a leader in testing, inspection, and certification, Element U.S. Space & Defense specializes in conducting military grade testing for the following, and more:
By advancing its state-of-the-art testing technologies, subject matter expertise, and service to critical missions, Element U.S. Space & Defense has become the go-to partner for ground-breaking industries.
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Aaron Cohen and Dr. Jack Lin co-found Associated Engineering Test Laboratories (AETL) on November 27, 1961 to provide high-tech testing services to a variety of industries.
AETL goes public and is renamed National Technical Systems. The Fullerton, CA location is established through the purchase of Ogden Technology Laboratories.
NTS acquires Dynamic Testing Inc. which expands its Navy Testing capabilities through with the addition of a 36-acre quarry for performing MIL-DTL-901E Heavyweight Shock Testing.
Qualtest teams up with NTS to provide full-service testing at two locations in the greater Orlando area.
Located in Belcamp, MD, Chesapeake Testing is a state-of-the-art testing provider for ballistics and body armor testing, consisting of eight indoor firing ranges.
Element Materials Technology acquires NTS and NTS Technical Systems is established.
NTS Technical Systems is renamed to Element U.S. Space & Defense
NTS Technical Systems believes in industry involvement and maintains a variety of active memberships.
NTS Technical Systems believes in industry involvement and maintains a variety of active memberships.
“The qualification and testing of hardware for human-rated space flight systems is unique and extensive; and is a critical step in delivering to NASA the safest and most reliable systems for human space exploration. At Lockheed Martin, Element U.S. Space & Defense is identified as one of only a select few approved vendors to test the flight hardware our suppliers are making for the Orion program.”
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