National Technical Systems has announced availability of several specialized tests for satellite and launch vehicle systems and components at its facilities in Los Angeles and Santa Clarita, CA. The launch simulation tests combine extremely high-level acoustic noise, vibration, and thermal shock to detect failure modes that could impair a launch or result in functional failures in space. Also, atmospheric tests expose test specimens to gases known to cause long-term degradation of certain materials; these tests are combined with thermal shock and solar radiation over long periods to evaluate the survivability of satellite components and systems designed to operate for many years in space. www.ntscorp.com.