Voyager Vitality! Terran Orbital’s CAPSTONE Nanosatellite Exceeds Expectations
22 Fevereiro 2024 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Advanced Space’s CAPSTONE Mission for NASA
Surpasses 450 Days Operating at the Moon
Today, Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP) (“Terran Orbital”
or the “Company”), a global leader in satellite-based solutions
primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, announced
that its 12U nanosatellite built for Advanced Space’s CAPSTONE™
(Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and
Navigation Experiment) mission in support of NASA, has surpassed
450 days in orbit around the moon. Launched June 28, 2022, the
space vehicle based on Terran Orbital's proven Voyager platform,
continues to demonstrate exceptional stability and performance
while supporting critical lunar navigation experiments.
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Proven Success: Terran Orbital Celebrates
Exceeding 450 Days of Lunar Operations with CAPSTONE Nanosatellite.
Credit: Terran Orbital
The space vehicle is forging a new lunar path in support of
NASA’s Artemis program. Designed and built by Terran Orbital, the
CAPSTONE satellite entered lunar orbit on November 17, 2022,
marking a historic moment for small spacecraft and lunar
exploration. The satellite's robust design and Terran Orbital's
engineering expertise have enabled it to operate flawlessly for an
enhanced NASA mission expected to last until May 2024. This
achievement underscores the company's commitment to building
reliable and versatile space vehicle platforms capable of exceeding
expectations, even in the demanding lunar environment.
"This enhanced mission is a testament to the exceptional
capabilities of our Voyager platform and the dedication of our
talented team," said Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief
Executive Officer at Terran Orbital. "We are incredibly proud to
have partnered with Advanced Space and NASA on this groundbreaking
mission and to contribute to the success of Artemis."
The CAPSTONE satellite continues to gather valuable data and
pave the way for future lunar exploration missions. The space
vehicle's success validates the effectiveness of Terran Orbital's
innovative technologies and positions the company as a leader in
building reliable and cost-effective solutions for deep space
exploration. To learn more about the spacecraft platforms Terran
Orbital is setting new industry standards with, click here: Terran
Orbital Spacecraft Platforms.
“The CAPSTONE mission is continuing to deliver valuable data and
experience that will inform future exploration missions," said
Bradley Cheetham, CEO and President of Advanced Space. “We remain
grateful that NASA provided us this opportunity and together with
our mission partners look forward to continued operations.”
Terran Orbital remains committed to developing cutting-edge
small satellite technologies that enable ambitious space
exploration initiatives. The company's Voyager platform serves as a
foundation for a wide range of missions, from Earth observation to
deep space exploration, and continues to set the standard for
reliability and performance.
About Terran Orbital Terran Orbital is a leading
manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace
and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end
satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production,
launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet
the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial
customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com.
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