NASA Administrator Visits Arizona to Scout Moon Mission Tech

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited Honeywell in Glendale, Arizona on September 22 to see firsthand the technology being developed for the upcoming moon mission. The United States aims to land on the lunar surface by 2028, before China's goal of 2030.

Honeywell has already contributed technology to the Artemis II mission earlier this year and is now creating systems to help astronauts breathe on the moon. Isaacman said Honeywell's critical guidance systems are delivering the technology that tells spacecraft where they are and where to go.

Isaacman emphasized the importance of Arizona's role in the aerospace industry, stating that it will allow NASA to explore even deeper into the solar system and potentially discover tens of thousands of other planets. He also highlighted the economic benefits of keeping Arizona at the forefront of innovation, mentioning the creation of high-tech jobs across the state.

Honeywell President and CEO of Electronic Solutions Bob Buddecke said the company created 14 different components for the Artemis II mission and is providing the foundation for future missions. Representative Paul Gosar also met with Isaacman and Honeywell leaders, noting that Arizona's contribution to the Space Race includes discovering minerals in local soil used in products for space missions.