It must be very exciting to have your aerospace technology company recognized as one chosen to be part of the Red Planet Expedition in 2030.
This prestige has been given to five new space engineering companies that were tasked for concept development of the upgraded Mars Orbiter to be utilized in the next Mars journey. The companies that were given this honor are:
1. Space Systems/Loral
Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Space Systems/Loral is known for its designing and building of satellites and space systems to both commercial and government customers.
2. Orbital ATK
Formed from the merge of Orbital Sciences Corporation and parts of Alliant Techsystems, Orbital ATK Inc. is known for being an aerospace manufacturer using state of the art technology.
3. Northrop Grumman
A global company focused on innovation and global security systems, Northrop Grumman stayed true to its name. Named as the fifth-largest defense contractor in the world last year, it is without doubt that NASA would team up with this company for Mars Orbiter.
4. Boeing
One of the largest global aircraft manufacturers, Boeing has proven its slot in this list given its extensive experience in designing and manufacturing rockets and satellites worldwide.
5. Lockheed Martin
Its prominence in the world of aeronautics had given Lockheed Martin an edge among the others given its numerous awards on manufacture of spacecrafts.
The leading space agency, NASA is set to plan the travel to the red planet with as much preparation as it could have. Getting the Mars Orbiter improved is a crucial part in the process. After all, this Mars orbiter will aid in human missions to Mars as men are sent to Mars in the year 2030.
To be used for the 2020 mission, a concept study must be developed by these companies. A form of assistance in the development process is provided by the Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group. A research has published goals to be attained for the Mars orbiter.
Crucial elements of this orbiter are global high-resolution imaging systems and telecommunications. The space agency is looking for the concept technology that stands out among the rest. It should be able to integrate the elements needed for the orbiter delivering utmost efficiency, best communications, imaging and operational systems.
In a press release , Geoffrey Yoder, acting associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission said, "We're excited to continue planning for the next decade of Mars exploration.
The concept project for the Mars orbiter is under the supervision of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Such project will have way for the launching of Mars 2020 rover that will initially visit the red planet as to help the scientists in looking for signs of the life. The Journey to Mars mission in 2030 by NASA will aim to send human beings by then.
