Blue Canyon Technologies to Design and Manufacture Microsatellites for NASA’s INCUS Mission
Blue Canyon Technologies, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, has been selected by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to design and manufacture three microsatellites for the Investigation of Convective Updrafts (INCUS) mission. The mission aims to enhance the understanding of thunderstorms’ complex dynamics and their impact on Earth’s climate and weather models.
The microsats will be equipped with dynamic atmospheric radar and dynamic microwave radiometer, which will measure the atmospheric conditions of Earth. Blue Canyon’s microsats will fly in tandem coordination, providing a comprehensive view of the atmosphere.
Jeff Schrader, president of Blue Canyon Technologies, stated that the company’s experience in controlling large flexible structures and successful science exploration programs would be crucial in supporting this critical science mission. The work will be performed at Blue Canyon’s Crescent Constellation Factory located in Lafayette, Colorado.
Blue Canyon Technologies’ contribution to the INCUS mission is expected to provide valuable insights into the Earth’s climate and weather patterns.
