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.

Arc Jet Facility modernization, including system trade studies and safety assessments
Electrical substation, rectifier, and fluid system redesign and documentation
Design and planning for NASA’s Vertical Motion Simulator upgrades
System schematics, construction specifications, and permit packages for facility modification
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.

RCM-based lifecycle planning for aerospace facility systems
Preventive maintenance optimization and downtime analysis
RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) engineering
Maximo support and asset tracking
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.

Parametric modeling for human spaceflight, ground systems, and launch vehicles
Red Team reviews of cost proposals and estimates
ICEAA-certified cost analysts with experience supporting NASA and DOD
Earned value management, schedule risk analysis, and data reconciliation
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.

Certified support for CMMC compliance readiness and audit response
Development of system security plans (SSPs) and policies
Cyber posture improvement for small and mid-sized contractors
Gap analysis and roadmap creation for IT system hardening
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.

Support for feasibility and trade studies of nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) testing infrastructure
High-pressure exhaust handling and cryogenic system design
Safety documentation and design specifications for advanced propulsion testing
Facility planning for isotope capture and containment systems
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.

Finite element modeling and thermal/structural analysis
Electrical systems design, controls, and data acquisition integration
Safety reviews and hazard analysis documentation
Concept development, risk assessment, and prototype evaluation
Program lifecycle support from planning through implementation