The Investor
03 Apr 2026, 16:32
L3Harris Technologies announced it played a critical role in powering NASA’s Artemis II, the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years.
The company provided key propulsion and avionics systems, including RS-25 engines for the Space Launch System, the RL10 engine for the upper stage, and the Orion main engine used for lunar trajectory. L3Harris also delivered in-space thrusters, advanced avionics for flight control, and communication systems for astronauts.
In total, the company contributed more than 100 components to the mission, supporting launch, navigation, and in-flight operations during the 10-day journey.
L3Harris said the mission demonstrates its capabilities in space systems and supports NASA’s long-term goal of sustained human exploration of the Moon and future missions to Mars.
The company provided key propulsion and avionics systems, including RS-25 engines for the Space Launch System, the RL10 engine for the upper stage, and the Orion main engine used for lunar trajectory. L3Harris also delivered in-space thrusters, advanced avionics for flight control, and communication systems for astronauts.
In total, the company contributed more than 100 components to the mission, supporting launch, navigation, and in-flight operations during the 10-day journey.
L3Harris said the mission demonstrates its capabilities in space systems and supports NASA’s long-term goal of sustained human exploration of the Moon and future missions to Mars.