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Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have achieved a significant milestone in the production of the advanced upper stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Recently completing a major portion of a weld confidence article, the hardware, constituting the liquid oxygen tank for the SLS rocket’s exploration upper stage,...

At Futuramic, we recently had the pleasure of hosting bright minds from Fitzgerald High School as part of our celebration for National Manufacturing Day. The day was dedicated to fostering inspiration and providing insights into the exciting world of modern manufacturing, particularly in the realm of aerospace engineering. Engaging Tours...

Leading Aerospace Firm Demonstrates Commitment to Excellence and Quality Assurance MACOMB, MI, September 14, 2023 – Futuramic, a pioneering name in aerospace tooling and engineering, proudly announces its recent achievement of Nadcap certification for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). This prestigious certification underscores Futuramic’s unwavering dedication to maintaining the highest standards of...

Futuramic’s LOX Tank Assembly Center (LTAC) tool, built for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, preforms a circumvential self reacting friction stir weld of the FWD to AFT Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Liquid Oxygen (LOX) domes. When completed EUS LOX tank is ready for post weld prep then Thermal Protection...

The sun was shining, and the excitement was palpable as Futuramic’s team gathered for an unforgettable summer outing at the Jimmy John’s baseball field on July 22. With laughter, camaraderie, and a strong sense of team spirit, the day was filled with memorable moments that strengthened the bonds within our...

Futuramic’s tooling for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) was used to complete the welding of the Artemis IV Liquid Oxygen Tank Forward Dome at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. Many Futuramic tools were used to complete this job, including the Dome Rounding Tool, Overhead Lift Equipment, Gore Weld Tool, Circumferential Weld...

Roaring into the night sky! Congratulations to United Launch Alliance (ULA), National Reconnaissance Office, Patrick Space Force Base, and the U.S. Space Force on the successful NROL-68 launch and deployment. In a testament to the ingenuity and technical prowess of ULA, space enthusiasts witnessed a remarkable event as the penultimate...

In a significant achievement for NASA’s Artemis program, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Boeing have successfully completed the manufacturing of the barrel sections or the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) structural test article for the SLS (Space Launch System). The completion of the barrel sections signifies a major...

The Artemis II moon rocket core stage is now fully assembled. Next major milestones is installing its four Aerojet Rocketdyne RS-25 engines. “The Boeing team at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans recently finished attaching the engine section to the remaining four-fifths of Core Stage 2 for the Space...