Business Details
Aerospace & High-Altitude Engineering Solutions
Elson Space Engineering stands at the forefront of aerospace and high-altitude technology innovation. With over 45 years of pioneering experience, our team delivers cutting-edge solutions for space exploration, life-support systems, and extreme environment engineering. Our expertise spans hypobaric chamber testing, High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS), and bespoke R&D projects for global clients. We have set more than 65 world records through groundbreaking designs and rigorous testing methodologies. Our engineers combine deep technical knowledge with practical execution, supporting clients from concept development to full-scale implementation. We maintain strategic operations in both the UK and Spain, leveraging advanced facilities for solar-powered glider testing and high-altitude simulations.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through long-standing partnerships with leading aerospace organisations and academic institutions. By integrating innovative design with proven engineering principles, we address complex challenges in extreme environments. Our technical capabilities extend to data acquisition, remote sensing systems, and customised payload integration. This combination of experience, technical rigour, and client-focused solutions positions us as trusted experts in our field.
Services
HAPS Development
Hypobaric Chamber Testing
Life Support Systems
High-Altitude Research
Data Acquisition
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of pioneering aerospace engineering experience
- Our team has set more than 65 world records in altitude technology
- We offer unique hypobaric chamber testing facilities with 24/7 support
- Our engineers have developed HAPS platforms since 2002
- We maintain strategic operations in both UK and Spain for global reach
Services
HAPS Development
We develop High Altitude Pseudo Satellites for persistent earth observation and communications. Our expertise covers both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air platforms with solar-powered propulsion systems. These unmanned vehicles operate in the stratosphere for extended missions, providing cost-effective alternatives to traditional satellites while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Hypobaric Chamber Testing
Our facilities offer comprehensive altitude testing for equipment validation. Three hypobaric chambers simulate extreme altitudes up to 132,000 feet with temperature control. We provide 24/7 technical support, real-time data acquisition, and remote operation capabilities for diverse industries requiring reliable performance validation in low-pressure environments.
Life Support Systems
We design and test critical life-support systems for extreme altitude missions. Our solutions include pressurised capsules and environmental control systems proven through record-breaking flights. Systems integrate with aerospace vehicles while meeting stringent safety requirements for manned operations in stratospheric conditions.
People
Andy Elson
Founder & Chief Engineer
With over 45 years in aerospace engineering, Andy pioneered HAPS development since 2002. He has set 65+ world records in altitude technology and led projects for SpaceX, QinetiQ, and Bear Grylls' Mission Everest.
Miriam Royo Navarro
Managing Director Spain
Telecommunications engineer specialising in electronic systems with experience in astronomical instrumentation and UAV certification. Leads Spanish operations and HAPS subsystem research at PLATA aerospace facility since 2018.
Questions
What aerospace engineering services do you offer?
We specialise in HAPS development, hypobaric chamber testing, life-support systems, and high-altitude research projects.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our team has over 45 years of combined experience with proven expertise in 65+ world record-breaking projects.
Do you provide altitude testing facilities?
Yes, we operate three hypobaric chambers simulating altitudes up to 132,000 feet with 24/7 technical support.
What notable projects have you completed?
Projects include QinetiQ 1 world altitude record, SpaceX Dragon capsule development, and Bear Grylls' Mission Everest support.
