'We see a real opportunity': Northern Ireland testing firm strikes strategic agreement with Canadian space technology company
Resonate Testing partners with Obruta Space Solutions to support spacecraft qualification and develop opportunities across UK, Canadian and European space markets
Newry-based Resonate Testing has signed a strategic agreement with Canadian space technology company Obruta Space Solutions to strengthen collaboration between the UK and Canadian space sectors.
The Technical Collaboration and Mutual Support Agreement will see the companies work together on spacecraft environmental qualification, orbital mobility technologies and business development opportunities across the UK, Canada and Europe.
The partnership will combine Resonate's environmental testing and qualification capabilities with Obruta's autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) technologies.
The collaboration aims to support the development of Obruta's RPOD Kit towards higher technology readiness levels and create opportunities within European and European Space Agency (ESA)-aligned programmes.
Under the agreement, the companies will work together on environmental qualification programmes, including thermal vacuum, vibration and mechanical shock testing, alongside engineering and qualification planning support.
The partnership will also create opportunities for both businesses to expand their international reach. Resonate will support Obruta with introductions and engagement across the UK, Ireland and European Union, while Obruta will facilitate access to opportunities in Canada and the wider North American commercial space sector.
Tom Mallon, founder and managing director of Resonate Testing, said: “Our partnership with Obruta is a great example of how Resonate can support innovative international space companies as they progress towards qualification and future missions.
“We see a real opportunity to connect Canadian space innovation with the UK and European space ecosystems, while demonstrating the role Northern Ireland can play in supporting the testing and qualification of next-generation space technologies.”
Kevin Stadnyk, chief executive of Obruta Space Solutions, said the partnership would provide an established environmental testing pathway to help advance its RPOD technology towards flight heritage.
He added: “We are excited to work together to bridge Canadian innovation with European and ESA-aligned mission opportunities.”
The companies also plan to explore joint conference participation, commercial initiatives, technical case studies and international trade engagements.
The agreement represents a further step in Resonate's efforts to develop international relationships and attract space-sector testing and qualification programmes to its Newry base.
UKAS-accredited and ISO 17025-certified, Resonate Testing operates an independent laboratory providing testing across space, battery, fire, environmental and mechanical applications. Its space testing services include thermal vacuum, vibration and shock testing at a single location.
The company said it had recently surpassed 50 space-sector customers.
For more information, visit www.resonatetesting.com.