Launch of Curiosity with FLUX magnetics
Denmark, November 2011
FLUX is a significant contributor to the international space industry and has supplied more than 120,000 components for more than 100 missions launched from Europe, Asia and the USA.
On November 26th, 2011, FLUX magnetics were once again launched, this time towards Mars as part of equipment in NASA's Mars rover Curiosity from Kennedy Space Center, USA. Expected arrival at Mars is August 2012.
Five different FLUX magnetics are placed in Curiosity's Rover Environmental Monitoring Station (REMS). The station will be monitoring wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, humidity and ground temperature on Mars.
The REMS monitoring station are provided by one of FLUX's Spanish customers for Spain's Ministry of Education and Science.
Read more: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/msl/multimedia/gallery/pia13646.html
For information in Danish: Opsendelse af Curiosity med FLUX komponenter
For more information, please contact:
Lars A. Gregersen, Sales Manager Space, Aerospace & Defence
Tlf.: +45 59 35 77 05
Email: lag@flux.dk
Web: www.flux.dk
About FLUX: FLUX is a leading developer and manufacturer of inductive components and power solutions for industrial electronics, telecommunications equipment, renewable energy, medical appliances, aerospace and defence applications, as well as for satellites and launchers. FLUX is a financially sound, privately held company and has existed for 30 years. Flux has 65 employees in Asnaes, Denmark, and 230 employees in Bangkok, Thailand.