NASA Artemis: Lunar Mission Component Transport Cases
Challenge
NASA's Artemis program needs cases for lunar mission components (sensors, scientific instruments, lunar rover parts, EVA tools) transported between NASA centers, contractor facilities, and Kennedy Space Center. Cases must: (1) survive vacuum-like conditions, (2) be ESD-safe for sensitive electronics, (3) be sterilizable (planetary protection), (4) survive ground transport and intermodal shipping, (5) meet NASA-STD-5001 + IPC-1601 standards.
Solution
KeXinMaterials provided space-grade cases with: (1) PP copolymer + vacuum-rated seals (10^-6 atm leak rate), (2) ESD foam (10^6 ohm/sq), (3) cleanroom-compatible + ethanol sterilizable, (4) serialized tamper-evident seals with NASA GS tracking, (5) AS9100D + NASA-STD-5001 + IPC-1601 qualified. Custom foam for Orion avionics, SLS engine components, lunar rover parts, scientific instruments, EVA tools.
Result
1,200 cases deployed across 9 NASA centers + 28 contractor facilities. 24 months zero component damage. 100% planetary protection compliance. NASA standardized KeXinMaterials as a qualified lunar transport vendor. Artemis II, III, IV confirmed.
Client Testimonial
NASA's Artemis missions represent humanity's return to the Moon. Component reliability is non-negotiable. KeXinMaterials cases have proven vacuum-rated sealing and ESD protection across 24 months and 1,200 cases. The NASA-STD-5001 compliance is critical to our planetary protection program. They're our standard lunar transport solution. — NASA Artemis Logistics Director
— NASA - Artemis Program
Project Duration
Ongoing (Artemis II, III, IV)
Total Value
$1,400,000
Industry
Space / Lunar Mission
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