Thermal Solutions | Space Thermal Control

Spacecraft Thermal Control

Advanced Cooling Technologies has a rich history of innovation in spacecraft thermal control, delivering reliable solutions that ensure optimal performance in the harsh vacuum of space. With expertise in thermal management in space, ACT’s cutting-edge technologies safeguard the functionality and longevity of critical spacecraft systems, supporting successful missions time and again.

Explore Spacecraft Thermal Control

From new R&D innovations to high-volume manufacturing of Active and Passive solutions for the space market, ACT has the expertise in them all.

Constant Conductance Heat Pipes

Aluminum-ammonia and aluminum-ethane CCHPs are used for spacecraft thermal control.

CCHPs

Variable Conductance Heat Pipes

Aluminum-ammonia and aluminum-ethane VCHPs are used to maintain electronics within a narrow temperature band, over wide variations in power and sink conditions.

VCHPs

Space Copper-Water Heat Pipes

Space Copper Water Heat Pipes are suitable for direct contact with electronics, as well as improving the thermal conductance of spacecraft electronics chasses.

SCWHPs

Loop Heat Pipes

Aluminum-ammonia and aluminum-propylene LHPs are used instead of CCHPs when higher powers and adverse elevations are required.

Loop Heat Pipes

Space VPX

When operating in the vacuum of space, heat must be transferred long distances to adequate radiator surface area.

Space VPX

Liquid Cooling

Effectively manage heat dissipation and maintain a stable operating temperature range utilizing liquid cooling technologies.

Liquid Cooling

Phase Change Material Heat Sinks

Absorb thermal energy (heat) with minimal temperature rise during the solid to liquid phase transition.

Phase Change Based Solutions

Pulsating Heat Pipes

A complementary technology to Space Copper Water Heat Pipes (SCWHPs)

Pulsating Heat Pipes

Emerging Space Technologies

See what’s up and coming from ACT’s R&D group

Emerging Technology

Space Thermal & Structural Analysis

Redefining spacecraft design with integrated thermal and structural solutions.

Space Thermal Structural & Analysis

ICE-Lok® Wedge Locks

Designed to enhance thermal performance for conduction-cooled embedded computing systems.

ICE-Lok

Honeycomb Radiator Panels

High-efficiency Heat Rejection with Structural Integrity

Honeycomb Panels

From Design to Delivery: Your Full-Service Composite Structures Provider

Shorten development cycles with integrated build capabilities.
Reduce risk by minimizing supplier transitions.
Increase speed to launch through streamlined production.
Improve quality control with in-house manufacturing.
Scale with confidence from early builds to repeat production.

Explore Composite Structures & Assemblies

Navigating Thermal Management in SmallSats

As SmallSat technology advances, effective thermal management is critical to mission success. Our latest eBook explores key challenges and solutions for maintaining optimal temperatures in space, from passive heat pipes to advanced two-phase cooling systems.

Download the SmallSat Thermal Management eBook to gain expert insights into designing efficient, reliable thermal solutions for your spacecraft.

Download our SmallSat eBook

Partner with ACT for Mission-Critical Thermal Solutions – Contact Our Space Experts Today!

From satellites to deep space missions, ACT’s technology ensures mission success.

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