Space Programs
Airborne Systems has extensive experience in the design and development of Entry, Descent and Landing Systems (EDLS) for various space applications and has the distinction of providing the recovery system for Discoverer 13 (Project Corona), the first man made item ever recovered from orbit on August 11, 1960. Since that time Airborne Systems has designed and developed EDLS systems for a multitude of manned and un-manned, planetary, and terrestrial space applications.
The Space & Recovery Systems business unit is dedicated to space based applications and is the world’s leader with respect to EDLS systems for manned space flight applications, booster recovery systems, and planetary exploration missions.
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SpaceX Falcon 1 and Falcon 9
Airborne Systems has developed the recovery systems for all of the SpaceX launch vehicles. This...
Huygens Descent Control Sub-System (DCSS)
ASLE was selected by the DCSS prime contractor to provide design, analysis and manufacturing...
