NASA’s Apollo Program flew astronauts to the Moon between 1968 and 1972. Taylor Devices was chosen during the development phase of the Program to create specialized Umbilical Swing Arm Energy Absorbers for the Apollo launch pad. Now, more than 50 years after that first Moon landing, we are excited to be a part of humanity’s return to the Moon through the Artemis program. This time, our products will be flying on the Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket.

Taylor Devices supplies a series of 6 highly specialized isolators for each launch which are installed between the launch abort motor ogive (fairing) and the Orion Crew Capsule, right near the top of the SLS Rocket. This isolation system protects the Crew Capsule from the harsh shock and vibration that occurs during launch. Additionally, several different energy absorbers similar to those used during the Space Shuttle Program will be used for various systems on the launch pad.