WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn.,
Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies
Corp. (NYSE: UTX), has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to
provide critical subsystems to support production of NASA's Orion
spacecraft fleet for Artemis missions III through VIII. Valued at
$320 million, the systems being
provided by Collins Aerospace will play an important role in
enabling NASA's goal of boots on the Moon by 2024, as well as
establishing a sustained presence on and around the Moon to prepare
for missions to Mars.
The key subsystems for Orion to be provided by Collins Aerospace
include:
- Environmental control and life support systems that maintain a
healthy and comfortable environment for the crew both in the
spacecraft cabin and while isolated in launch and re-entry
suits
- Active thermal control systems, which provide liquid
circulation throughout the spacecraft picking up waste heat from
the crew and vehicle electronics
- Power management and distribution hardware, providing power
connectivity from external power sources and conditioned power to
the crew and service modules
- Waste management systems to promote crewmember comfort and
vehicle cleanliness
"We've been providing life-sustaining solutions for space for 50
years, and we're proud to be working with Lockheed Martin and NASA
to enable decades of future exploration to the Moon, Mars and
beyond," said Kevin Raftery, vice
president and general manager, ISR and Space Solutions for Collins
Aerospace.
Work for the systems being provided for Orion will be performed
at Collins Aerospace facilities in:
- Windsor Locks,
Connecticut
- Houston, Texas
- Rockford, Illinois
- San Dimas, California
More information on
Orion: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/orion/index.html.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp.
(NYSE: UTX), is a leader in technologically advanced and
intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense
industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace
Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins Aerospace has the
capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve
customers' toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly
evolving global market. For more information, visit
CollinsAerospace.com.
About United Technologies Corporation
United Technologies Corp., based in Farmington, Connecticut, provides
high-technology systems and services to the building and aerospace
industries. By combining a passion for science with precision
engineering, the company is creating smart, sustainable solutions
the world needs. For more information about the company, visit our
website at www.utc.com or follow us on Twitter: @UTC.
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