BELCAMP, MD – October 21, 2025 – Element U.S. Space & Defense, a leading provider of test and engineering services and a trusted partner to organizations like the U.S. Department of Defense and key industry leaders, announced that its Belcamp, MD facility has been approved as a test lab by USA Softball to certify bats and balls for their softball program.
Strategically located near Aberdeen Proving Ground in northeastern Maryland, Element U.S. Space & Defense’s Belcamp facility is home to a 60,000 square feet laboratory. In addition to being a fully accredited test lab for body armor and ballistics testing, the Belcamp facility is a trusted partner to many sports equipment manufacturers. They are the sole test lab for the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) as well as a certified test lab to for the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) and Senior Softball USA.
Additional testing capabilities at the Element U.S. Space & Defense Belcamp lab include:
- CT Scanning: Advanced digital x-ray and computed tomography imaging service.
- Environmental Simulations: Environmental simulation to assess product performance under harsh conditions.
- NIJ Ballistic Testing & Stab Testing: Fully accredited to test to all National Institute of Justice (NIJ) standards.
- Sporting Equipment Testing: Performs certification testing for baseball, softball, football, lacrosse, pickleball equipment and more.
To learn more about Element U.S. Space & Defense’s award-winning test and engineering services, please visit www.elementdefense.com
About Element U.S. Space & Defense
Element U.S. Space & Defense, (formerly NTS Technical Systems) stands at the forefront of testing innovation, as a trusted government testing partner to NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, government agencies and prominent industry leaders across the space and defense sectors. Today, Element U.S. Space & Defense brings more than 60 years of experience and expertise in navigating the most complex projects and programs in the world. From centrifuge testing for the 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. For additional information about Element U.S. Space & Defense, visit www.elementdefense.com.
