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#BIGNEWS from Resonate Testing Limited who’ve completed shock testing on the hardware that will be used on the ESA Lunar Pathfinder Spacecraft.
The mission will help lay foundations for providing the dedicated comms, navigation and operations services to upcoming explorations of the Moon.
The Newry-based business has been working in partnership with Dr Ben Kieniewicz from European Engineering & Consultancy Ltd (EECL) to conduct testing on the two payload modules that EECL is supplying ESA. These modules will provide the first ever SatNav position fix outside of earth’s orbit.
The Lunar Pathfinder is due to launch in 2025. It will offer nearside, farside, orbit and polar services to missions launching in the coming years. It’s laying the foundations for a constellation of telecomms and navigation satellites around the Moon.
Tom Mallon, Managing Director of Resonate Testing said:
“When Dr Ben Kieniewicz approached us about conducting testing on EECL’s hardware, we were delighted to get involved. There is so much potential and opportunity within the Space Industry and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to work with companies in the UK Space Forum and refine our expertise in this area.”
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