More and more space missions aim to explore the sun and Mercury, the closest planet to the sun. The extreme temperatures require new material developments and satellite design optimizations.

Not only satellite manufacturers face major challenges; as a test house, IABG must further develop its test facilities and methods. Key focuses include generating temperatures up to 450°C, accurate temperature measurement, and deformation analysis.

IABG has pioneered methods, enabling the European space industry to test products for missions like BepiColombo and SolO.