SatLab IVT

SatLab IVT is a consolidated laboratory at the Department of Electrical Engineering (IET) at UiT for the development and testing of small satellites and payloads. As a first step, the laboratory will include advanced infrastructure such as a vacuum chamber for simulating space conditions, a test bench for shock/resonance/vibration to test the robustness of satellite components, and an ODCS test bench that simulates satellite movements in weightlessness. Additionally, the laboratory will have RF measurement equipment for testing space debris radars. The laboratory will be unique in Norway and will support research and education in satellite control, space debris characterization, and the development of payloads for future space missions. The laboratory will be integrated with existing facilities, such as the drone laboratory, to leverage existing equipment. SatLab IVT is expected to be operational by 2027 and will provide researchers, students, and space companies access to state-of-the-art technology, supporting Norway's future focus on the space industry.

Project leader: Raymond Kristiansen
Project period: 2026 - 2027
Funded by: UiT Talent Infrastructure