Specialised space components

Article Type: News and views From: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Volume 80, Issue 6

Valley Forge Composite Technologies, Inc. announced recently that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Valley Forge Aerospace, Inc. has delivered to NASA its state-of-the-art components for project evaluation. Valley Forge provided to NASSAU specialised, prototype Attitude Control Instruments produced to NASA’s precise engineering specifications.

Valley Forge, a prior winner of the NASA Director’s Award for their composite rotors and space bearings, has substantial experience in the satellite momentum and bearings field. Typically, satellites contain from two to six momentum/reaction wheel assemblies. Valley Forge’s composite rotor is said to be lighter, more stable, and less expensive than metal rotors currently in use. Composite wheel and bearing design allows smoother, faster and longer life than current designs resulting in significant improvements in satellite operational effectiveness.

Louis J. Brother, President and CEO of Valley Forge, said, “We’re confident that NASA will be satisfied with the delivery and we expect our product to meet or exceed their expectations. We’ve provided NASA with a better designed, more lightweight product at a lower cost; we expect the results of their evaluation to be excellent.”