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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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