Capabilities
Our staff at New Horizon 5 includes subject matter experts with 40+ years of test facilities engineering and management with emphasis in high temperature gas dynamics, re-entry vehicle thermal protection systems, hydrocarbon fuel systems, nuclear propulsion, wind tunnels, and other specialized test facilities.
Facility Design & Modification
We provide design and modernization services for critical aerospace ground test facilities and infrastructure, with a strong track record of delivering safe, efficient, and future-ready solutions.
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Arc Jet Facility modernization, including system trade studies and safety assessments
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Electrical substation, rectifier, and fluid system redesign and documentation
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Design and planning for NASA’s Vertical Motion Simulator upgrades
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System schematics, construction specifications, and permit packages for facility modification
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Risk-informed evaluation of proposed upgrades and design alternatives

Operations & Maintenance / RCM
Our experts apply proven Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies to optimize performance, extend asset life, and reduce total ownership costs.
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RCM-based lifecycle planning for aerospace facility systems
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Preventive maintenance optimization and downtime analysis
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RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) engineering
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Maximo support and asset tracking
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Systems-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and upgrade planning

Cost Estimating & Program Analysis
We provide program cost support through deep technical knowledge, modeling expertise, and independent review of complex aerospace and engineering efforts.
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Parametric modeling for human spaceflight, ground systems, and launch vehicles
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Red Team reviews of cost proposals and estimates
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ICEAA-certified cost analysts with experience supporting NASA and DOD
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Earned value management, schedule risk analysis, and data reconciliation
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Custom cost tools for scenario planning and trade analysis

Cybersecurity & CMMC Compliance
We help organizations protect their systems and meet rigorous federal cybersecurity standards through targeted assessments and practical solutions.
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Certified support for CMMC compliance readiness and audit response
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Development of system security plans (SSPs) and policies
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Cyber posture improvement for small and mid-sized contractors
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Gap analysis and roadmap creation for IT system hardening
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Coordination with CIOs and IT leads to align risk management with business needs

Propulsion Systems & Advanced Testing
Our team contributes to the planning, evaluation, and systems integration of advanced propulsion test environments for next-generation space missions.
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Support for feasibility and trade studies of nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) testing infrastructure
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High-pressure exhaust handling and cryogenic system design
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Safety documentation and design specifications for advanced propulsion testing
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Facility planning for isotope capture and containment systems
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Cross-agency coordination and risk-based decision support

Engineering & Technical Support
New Horizon 5 provides experienced engineers to solve complex technical challenges with system-level insight and hands-on problem-solving skills.
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Finite element modeling and thermal/structural analysis
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Electrical systems design, controls, and data acquisition integration
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Safety reviews and hazard analysis documentation
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Concept development, risk assessment, and prototype evaluation
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Program lifecycle support from planning through implementation
