Teledyne Brown Manufactures Lunar Lander

On May 1, Teledyne Brown Engineering showcased the Lunar Lander Test Bed, the most recent spacecraft designed, developed, and manufactured by the company for future Lunar robotic exploration.  In conjunction with delivery of the robotic Lunar Lander, the company held a ribbon cutting for its newly designated Teledyne Space Systems Manufacturing Center.

Guest speakers included Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R-AL); Todd May, Special Assistant to the Director, NASA-MSFC; and Marty Kress, Executive Director of the Von Braun Center for Science and Innovation.

The event included a demonstration of the lander’s thrusters that are used to control and cushion the vehicle during landing.  Orion Propulsion, Inc. developed the propulsion system for the Lunar Lander.

“The Lunar Lander Test Bed is a perfect example of the kinds of complex space hardware systems Teledyne Brown builds,” said TBE President Rex Geveden.  “This particular system was designed, manufactured, and tested in just three months, which speaks to the agility and technical depth we have at Teledyne Brown.”

The focus of the Teledyne Space Systems Manufacturing Center will be on manned space flight hardware, robotic spacecraft, and satellites.