Company’s expertise delivers precision-engineered solutions for demanding and safety-critical applications
John Crane, the global leader in flow control technologies, is proud to support NASA’s Artemis II space mission, scheduled to launch no earlier than February 2026.
The mission will take four astronauts around the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft and represents the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo, marking a major milestone in humanity’s return to deep space exploration.
John Crane’s contribution forms part of a broader, multi-division effort across Smiths Group, bringing together complementary technologies from across the Group to support this mission-critical programme.
As part of the Artemis II programme, John Crane is supplying highly specialised filtration sieves for the spacecraft’s Propellant Management Devices (PMDs).
High specifications
The filtration sieves are engineered to withstand the extreme vibration, pressure and temperature variations associated with launch and space travel. Manufactured to exceptionally high specifications, they reflect John Crane’s expertise in delivering precision-engineered solutions for demanding and safety-critical applications.
Alongside John Crane’s contribution, other Smiths Group businesses are supporting key systems on the Artemis II mission. Flex-Tek supplies highly engineered components for the Orion Space Launch System.
Specialised technologies
“At John Crane, we are proud to contribute specialised technologies alongside our colleagues across Smiths Group, helping enable a mission that pushes the boundaries of performance, reliability and human exploration,” affirmed Ruben Alvarez, President, John Crane.
“John Crane has proven to be a reliable supplier for such critical elements and we are looking forward to continue our cooperation,” commented Dr Nicolas Fries, Orion Propellant Tank Development Lead, Ariane Group.
