Overview

WSTF’s role is to conduct hazardous testing, primarily in support of NASA’s Human Space Flight programs.  WSTF’s test activities are focused around six core capabilities:  Rocket propulsion testing; Oxygen system materials and component testing and analysis; Hypervelocity micrometeoroid and orbital debris impact testing; Composite pressure systems testing and analysis; Aerospace fluids testing and analysis; and Flight acceptance standard testing.  Propulsion testing conducted at WSTF is focused around in-space propulsion systems and hypergolic propellants.  WSTF operates ambient test capabilities up to 160,000 lbf thrust and vacuum test capabilities up to 25,000 lbf thrust.  WSTF provides test services to NASA, DoD, other government agencies, and private industry.  The remote location and moderate climate are ideal for conducting year-round test activities.

WSTF Test Stand 301

Test Stand 301 is an ambient test stand capable of conducting stage, system, or engine test up to 25K lbf.  The stand can support test articles 25 ft diameter by 35 ft high.

• Single Position, Vertical Firing or Horizontal for individual engine
• Ambient test stand
• Propellants:  N2O4 & Hydrazines
• Removable roof allows large test article installation
• Environmental conditioning 55-120 deg. F

WSTF Test Stand 301A

Test Stand 301A is an ambient test stand capable of conducting stage, system, or engine test up to 180K lbf.

• Single Position, Vertical Firing or Horizontal for individual engine
• Ambient test stand
• Propellants:  N2O4 & Hydrazines
• Removable roof allows large test article installation

WSTF Test Stand 328

Test Stand 328 is an ambient stand capable of supporting propulsion systems and can accommodate multiple 1,000 lbf thrust engines firing in different axis. The stand is 29 ft long, 27 ft wide and 20 ft tall and can accommodate a maximum test article of 24 ft by 24 ft by 14 ft. 

• Horizontal capability up to 25K lbf
• Ambient test stand
• Propellants:  N2O4 & Hydrazines
• Retractable building for engine firing
• Environmental conditioning 55-120 deg. F

WSTF Test Stand 401

Test Stand 401 is an altitude chamber capable of supporting stage, propulsion system or engine static test up to 25K lbf.  It is capable of holding propulsion systems up to 25 ft diameter and 25 ft tall (45 ft tall with structural extension).  It has three interior levels for test article access.  The lid is removable for installation of large test articles.

• Single Position, Vertical Firing up to 25K lbf or Horizontal up to 1,500 lbf
• Altitude Test Capability to 100K ft
• Propellants:  N2O4 & Hydrazines, LO2, LCH4, and Ethanol
• Removable roof allows large test article installation
• Environmental conditioning 55-120 deg. F

WSTF Test Stand 403

Test Stand 403 is an altitude chamber capable of supporting stage, propulsion system or engine static test up to 25K lbf.  It is capable of holding propulsion systems up to 25 ft diameter and 25 ft tall (45 ft tall with structural extension).  It has three interior levels for test article access.  The lid is removable for installation of large test articles.

• Single Position, Vertical Firing up to 25K lbf or Horizontal up to 1,500 lbf
• Altitude Test Capability to 120K ft
• Propellants:  N2O4 & Hydrazines
• Removable roof allows large test article installation
• Environmental conditioning 55-120 deg. F

WSTF Test Stand 405

Test Stand 405 is a horizontal altitude test stand capable of supporting engine static test up to 1,000 lbf or solid rocket motors up to 25K lbf thrust.  It is capable of holding propulsion systems up to 6 ft diameter and 25 ft long.

• Horizontal Firing Capability
• Altitude Test Capability to 120K ft
• Propellants:  N2O4 & Hydrazines & Solids
• Maximum Thrust – 25K lbf

WSTF Test Stand 406

Test Stand 406 is a horizontal altitude test stand capable of supporting small system or single engine static test up to 1000 lbf.  It is capable of holding propulsion systems up to 2 ft. diameter and 5 ft. long​

• Horizontal Firing Capability
• Altitude Test Capability to 120K ft.
• Propellants:  N2O4 & Hydrazines
• Maximum Thrust – 1000 lbf​