AlcaSpace conducted a successful termovuoto (vacuum) test of a camera system destined for the International Space Station, with flight qualification expected by 2027. The test validates a critical component for ISS operations and showcases how small Italian aerospace suppliers can contribute to major space programs. AlcaSpace (Schio, Vicenza), its engineering team, and prospective ISS partners such as ESA/NASA. Further environmental and vibration testing, followed by integration flights and potential contract award for ISS deployment in 2027. AlcaSpace, a small Vicenza‑based firm with about forty employees, completed a vacuum chamber test that qualifies its hardware for future installation on the International Space Station. The test, reported on June 27 2026, indicates the company’s technology could be flight‑ready by 2027. This development highlights Italy’s growing role in supplying niche space components despite the firm’s modest size.
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