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MSI DFAT Services, LLC completes acoustic qualification test for the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope

March 24, 2024

MSI DFAT Services, LLC. has reached a significant milestone in its collaboration with NASA Goddard by successfully completing the acoustic qualification test for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope — the test was conducted at BAE Systems, Inc., Space and Mission Systems.

The acoustic qualification test, a crucial step in the rigorous testing process for space missions, was carried out with precision and expertise by MSI DFAT Services, LLC. The test aimed to simulate the intense acoustic environment that the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will experience during its launch and ascent into space.

The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, named after NASA’s first chief astronomer, is designed to investigate long-standing astronomical mysteries, ranging from the discovery of new planets to exploring the nature of dark energy and dark matter. The successful completion of the acoustic qualification test brings the mission one step closer to its launch and eventual scientific discoveries.
MSI DFAT Services, LLC. continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted partner in the space industry, offering a comprehensive range of direct field acoustic testing equipment and engineering services to support the success of space missions.

“We are thrilled to have served as the trusted partner for the successfully completed acoustic qualification test of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope,” said Bob Goldstein, President at MSI DFAT Services, LLC. “This achievement is a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team in providing high-quality testing services for complex space projects. The Wide Field Instrument Manager at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center had high praise for the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the direct field acoustic qualification test.”

About MSI DFAT Services, LLC.
As the inventor of DFAT®, MSI DFAT Services, LLC. is the leading provider of rapid and economical direct field acoustic qualification testing equipment and engineering services for the space industry. With a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians, MSI DFAT Services, LLC. is trusted to meet the unique acoustic qualification testing challenges of the space industry.

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