Terran Orbital (NYSE:LLAP) announced that its 12U nanosatellite build for Advanced Space’s CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment) mission in support of NASA has surpassed 450 days in orbit around the moon.
The company said that the vehicle, based on its Voyager platform, continues to demonstrate exceptional stability and performance in support of critical lunar navigation experiments.
The space vehicle was launched in June 2022, and entered lunar orbit in November the same year. It is expected to continue to operate until May 2024.
"This enhanced mission is a testament to the exceptional capabilities of our Voyager platform and the dedication of our talented team," Terran Orbital (NYSE:LLAP) CEO Marc Bell said in a statement.
"We are incredibly proud to have partnered with Advanced Space and NASA on this groundbreaking mission and to contribute to the success of Artemis."
Advanced Space CEO Bradley Cheetham, meanwhile, added: “The CAPSTONE mission is continuing to deliver valuable data and experience that will inform future exploration missions. We remain grateful that NASA provided us this opportunity and together with our mission partners look forward to continued operations.”
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries.