Resonate Testing Ltd. and Canadian space technology company Obruta Space Solutions (Obruta) have announce the signing of a Technical Collaboration and Mutual Support Agreement to establish a strategic framework to accelerate spacecraft environmental qualification, advance critical orbital mobility technologies, and expand bilateral space market access between the UK, Canada and Europe.
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across environmental qualification testing, engineering support, market development and future commercial opportunities. The partnership brings together Resonate’s specialist environmental testing and qualification capabilities with Obruta’s autonomous Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD) technologies. By aligning Obruta’s RPOD systems with European and ECSS-aligned qualification workflows, the two companies are creating an integrated pathway to accelerate flight readiness and mission deployment for next-generation in-orbit servicing, debris removal, and satellite life-extension missions.
Under the agreement, the organizations will collaborate across environmental qualification programmes, including thermal vacuum (TVAC), vibration, and mechanical shock testing, supported by comprehensive qualification and engineering planning under future commercial contracts. Resonate will support Obruta’s engagement across the UK, Ireland, the European Union, and European Space Agency (ESA) programmes, while Obruta will facilitate access and opportunities within Canada, the Canadian space ecosystem, and the broader North American commercial space sector.
The partnership aligns with Resonate’s long-term vision to expand its space testing capabilities through initiatives such as SCIF while creating new opportunities for customers operating across Europe and North America. Resonate recently commissioned the TVAC, which replicates the environment of Low Earth Orbit atmosphere. Thanks to InvestNI and it’s account director Anthony McDowell, the new piece of equipment was able to be purchased. Resonate would like to thank NI Space, UK Space Agency, InvestNI, the UK Space Clusters, our Space Customers, other clients and of course our friends at Obruta Space Solutions who have supported us and helped facilitate this partnership.
Tom Mallon, Founder & Managing Director, Resonate Testing: “Looking ahead, Resonate and Obruta intend to explore joint commercial initiatives, technical case studies, and international trade and industry engagements to champion sustainable space technologies and transatlantic commercial opportunities. We’re delighted to be able to work with Obruta and look forward to building a relationship that showcases the best of the Canadian, UK and European Space Sector.”
Kevin Stadnyk, Chief Executive Officer, Obruta Space Solutions: “Autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking are fundamental to the future of in-orbit servicing, active debris removal, and a sustainable orbital economy. Collaborating with Resonate Testing provides an established, ECSS-aligned environmental testing pathway that accelerates our RPOD Kit toward flight heritage. We are excited to work together to bridge Canadian innovation with European and ESA-aligned mission opportunities.”