- Audubon Engineering Company has collaborated with Bechtel to provide specialized engineering services for NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2, a ground structure that will support the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.
- Audubon’s engineering support for Bechtel not only advances NASA’s lunar ambitions but also positions the company for potential growth in the aerospace marketplace.
Houston, September 15, 2023 – In a landmark collaboration, Audubon Engineering Company has teamed up with Bechtel to provide engineering services for NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2. This ground structure is pivotal for the Artemis missions, designed to support the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft.
Engineering Synergy for Lunar Aspirations
Audubon’s role has been to augment Bechtel’s overarching engineering, fabrication, and construction work for the Mobile Launcher 2 platform. The platform is being engineered to withstand severe launch conditions and will support a liftoff weight of an astounding 6 million pounds. Bechtel’s team brings its expertise and 125-year trusted perspective to the mobile launcher at every stage of the project.
A Tower of Innovation and Resilience
Soaring more than 380 feet, the tower section of the Mobile Launcher 2 will be a marvel of modern engineering. It will be equipped with multiple swing arms to provide a gamut of services, from power and data to propellants and communications, prior to the launch. Bechtel’s team is working from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, to bring the mobile launcher from design to liftoff.
Beyond the Moon: Audubon’s Aerospace Horizons
“The Artemis missions are an exciting time for our nation. We are proud to have brought our engineering expertise to this tremendous national effort. Our contribution to Mobile Launcher 2 represents an opportunity for Audubon to demonstrate our engineering ingenuity and agility—and we are especially proud to support such a critical U.S. space endeavor,” said Audubon CEO David Robison.
With the Artemis missions, the U.S. aims to achieve scientific discovery, economic benefits, and inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals. The success of these missions will also mark the first time humans have set foot on the Moon since the Apollo missions five decades ago.
