Who We AreElement U.S. Space & Defense

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:

• Dynamics & Vibration
• Ordnance Testing
• Hydraulics Testing
• EMC/EMI Testing
• Pneumatics Testing
• Environmental Simulation
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Mechanical Testing
• Ballistics Testing

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.