Two high-precision ASTRO APS star sensors from the Thuringian space company Jena-Optronik GmbH are playing a crucial role in NASA's Artemis II mission: they are guiding the Orion spacecraft safely to the lunar orbit.
On its maiden flight, HTV-X - launched on October 26, 2025 - has achieved another critical mission milestone just days later with its successful arrival at the ISS.
On 3 September 2025, we had the privilege of receiving a special accolade: NASA recognised our company for our contribution to Artemis I. Aboard the first Orion spacecraft, which successfully orbited the Moon in November 2022, were two of our ASTRO APS star trackers.
