L3Harris Technologies RL10 Engine Powers NASA’s Artemis II Mission
Engineers at L3Harris Technologies in Palm Beach County, Florida, designed and built the RL10 engine, key to NASA's Artemis II mission that will launch a crewed Orion spacecraft to orbit the moon. The engine, powerful and reliable, was used in…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 31, 2026 —
L3Harris Technologies, a leading technology innovator, played a crucial role in NASA’s Artemis II mission by designing and building the RL10 engine. This engine will be instrumental in launching a crewed Orion spacecraft to orbit the moon.
The RL10 engine, known for its power and reliability, was previously used in the Artemis I mission and will now be used to boost the Orion spacecraft carrying astronauts to the lunar orbit.
L3Harris Technologies recently welcomed the four astronauts aboard and highlighted the potential of lunar water as a future fuel source for deep-space missions.
“The company welcomed the four astronauts aboard and highlighted the potential of lunar water as future fuel for deep‑space missions.”
The Artemis II mission marks a significant milestone in NASA’s efforts to return humans to the lunar surface and establish a sustainable presence on the moon.
L3Harris Technologies is committed to supporting NASA’s ambitious goals for space exploration.
Story summarized from the original created by Sebastian Cuervo on wsvn.com, see more information here.
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