BOCA RATON, Fla. - Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), a satellite-based solutions provider, has announced that its 12U nanosatellite, part of the CAPSTONE mission for NASA, has now been operating in orbit around the moon for over 450 days. The satellite, launched on June 28, 2022, is part of the Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) and is aiding in critical lunar navigation experiments.
The CAPSTONE satellite, designed and constructed by Terran Orbital, successfully entered lunar orbit on November 17, 2022, and has been contributing to NASA's Artemis program. Its robust design and the engineering expertise of Terran Orbital have allowed for stable and continued operation, with the mission expected to last until May 2024.
Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Terran Orbital, praised the mission, stating that the ongoing success of the satellite is a testament to their Voyager platform's capabilities and the team's dedication. The satellite's performance in the lunar environment is seen as a validation of Terran Orbital's technologies and a reinforcement of the company's position as an industry leader in reliable and cost-effective deep space exploration solutions.
Bradley Cheetham, CEO and President of Advanced Space, expressed gratitude for the partnership with NASA and the valuable data and experience the CAPSTONE mission is providing. This information is expected to inform and enhance future lunar exploration missions.
Terran Orbital's commitment to developing advanced small satellite technologies continues, with the Voyager platform serving as a base for various missions, from Earth observation to deep space exploration. The company specializes in end-to-end satellite solutions, including design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support.
This achievement by Terran Orbital and the CAPSTONE mission is based on a press release statement and highlights the company's role in advancing space exploration technology.
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