LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Air filtration manufacturer AAF International, a member of the Daikin Group, supplied a custom-engineered HEPA filter for NASA’s Artemis II spacecraft, supporting the system that kept four astronauts breathing safely during their historic 10-day journey around the moon and back. The mission marked the first time humans have traveled to the moon in more than half a century.
NASA’s Artemis II lifted off April 1 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft. Over the course of a nearly 10-day mission covering 694,481 total miles, the crew completed a lunar flyby that took them 252,756 miles from Earth. The crew and spacecraft splashed down safely off the coast of San Diego on April 10.
To support the mission’s stringent requirements, AAF supplied a custom-built HEPA filter, a high-efficiency particulate air filter capable of capturing 99.97% of airborne particles, engineered to meet the precise air filtration system design and air quality specifications required for deep space travel, an AAF press release said.
“Being asked to contribute to a mission of this magnitude is a great honor,” said Paul Sennett, COO at AAF International. “Whether it’s a mission to the moon, keeping dangerous particulates out of homes during wildfires, or helping keep highly infectious diseases from infiltrating hospitals or agricultural operations, our teams work hard to design the right solutions for literally any application.”
AAF International’s relationship with NASA and human space flight spans more than five decades. The company provided filtration solutions in support of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969, when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. In the years that have followed, AAF has supported filtration needs aboard the International Space Station, contributing to the life support systems that allow astronauts to live and work in the extreme environment of space.
With NASA’s Artemis program now advancing toward a lunar landing with in 2027 and the prospect of a permanent lunar base and eventual missions to Mars on the horizon, AAF International looks forward to continuing its role as a trusted partner in the next great era of space exploration, the press release said.
“From the day man first walked on the moon, AAF has been there every step of the way,” said Sennett. “As the missions become more advanced and product specifications more rigorous, no challenge becomes too big for our team when it comes to the air we breathe.”
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