Futuramic is proud of our contributions to the SLS, Boeing, and NASA. Over the last ten years Futuramic has made numerous friction stir weld tools, assembly tools, platforms, overhead lift devices, and structural simulators for use by The Boeing Company in the construction of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket at … Read More
Watch NASA Rollout it’s SLS Rocket for the Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
In the early morning hours on June 6th, Futuramic was at the NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to witness NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems transporting the Space Launch System megarocket rocket and the Orion Spacecraft from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to Launch Complex 39B for the Artemis I wet dress rehearsal … Read More
Installation of the New NASA Exploration Upper Stage Begins
Futuramic’s installation of the new Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) tooling is underway at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. The EUS, part of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Block 1B configuration for Artemis IV, will provide power to send astronauts in NASA’s Orion Spacecraft along with heavy cargo to the Moon and … Read More
We are a Supplier for Space Exploration
Futuramic had the privilege to help supply footage of our skilled work force and advanced manufacturing facilities for Northrop Grumman‘s new video produced for this years SLS/Orion/EGS Suppliers Conference. We are proud of our contributions and those of all the American supplier companies supporting NASA‘s Space Launch System rocket, Orion … Read More
Futuramic Attends NASA’s Supplier Special Access Day
Yesterday Futuramic had the opportunity to see our contributions to the fully stacked Artemis I rocket at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. It was a great chance to take in the new rocket, meet other suppliers, and appreciate the hard work and ingenuity being utilized for the upcoming launch of the … Read More
Jobs Across America – Suppliers for Space Exploration
Futuramic was honored supply footage of our advanced manufacturing facilities and dedicated associates for this years SLS/Orion/EGS Suppliers Conference video. Produced by Artemis partner Jacobs, the video is a great showcase highlighting the Artemis program and the suppliers across America working together to make it possible. “The first step in … Read More
NASA’s Project Mars Competition is now OPEN for entries!
Join NASA’s Orion and Space Launch Systems teams and SciArt Exchange in visualizing humans venturing into deep space, to the Moon and onward to Mars. Interested college students and early career professionals worldwide are invited to submit short films and posters about this mission, what astronauts may see, and their dreams … Read More
Seen in WIRED Magazine
Over the last five years Futuramic has made numerous friction stir weld tools, assembly tools, platforms, overhead lift devices and structural simulators for use by The Boeing Company in the construction of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana (MAF). Many of … Read More
Preparing to Plug Into NASA SLS Fuel Tank
A team prepares a robot – the yellow machine attached to the liquid hydrogen tank for the Space Launch System rocket — for friction plug welding at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Friction plug welding is a technique developed by engineers at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in … Read More
From Macomb to Mars: County firm manufactures hardware of dreams
Macomb Township company helps NASA with mission to Mars Article From The Macomb Daily Originally Posted: May 14, 2016 Long known for auto plants and a thriving blue economy revolving around its lakefront, Macomb County is getting into the next chapter of space exploration. A local firm is building components and … Read More