{"id":34693,"date":"2026-04-04T13:38:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T13:38:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=34693"},"modified":"2026-04-04T13:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T13:44:53","slug":"odaa-osida-celebrate-historic-artemis-ii-launch-highlights-contributions-from-oklahoma-based-frontier-electronic-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/state-news\/oklahoma\/odaa-osida-celebrate-historic-artemis-ii-launch-highlights-contributions-from-oklahoma-based-frontier-electronic-systems\/%20","title":{"rendered":"ODAA, OSIDA Celebrate Historic Artemis II Launch, Highlights Contributions from Oklahoma-Based Frontier Electronic Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Photo &#8211; NASA\u2019s Space Launch System rocket successfully launched Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from Operations and Support Building II at NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Oklahoma-based Frontier Electronic Systems supported the mission by manufacturing more than 20 components for the Orion spacecraft. Image Credit: NASA\/Bill Ingalls<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As NASA\u2019s Artemis II mission journeys toward the Moon\u2014the first crewed journey beyond Earth\u2019s orbit in more than 50 years\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/oklahoma.gov\/aerospace.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/oklahoma.gov\/aerospace.html\">Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics<\/a> (ODAA) and Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) are proud to spotlight the contributions of Oklahoma-based Frontier Electronic Systems (FES). The Stillwater company is an important part of the mission\u2019s supply chain, providing more than 20 flight-critical components for the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a successful launch on April 1, 2026, Artemis II\u2019s mission will carry four astronauts aboard Orion (the crewed capsule) on a 10-day mission around the Moon to prove safety, navigation, and human capability for future lunar landings. Much of the hardware produced by FES in Stillwater serves as the primary interface between the crew and their spacecraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOklahoma has always been a pioneer in flight and space exploration,\u201d said Grayson Ardies, OSIDA CEO. \u201cToday, FES proves our state\u2019s aerospace industry is more than just a heritage; it is a critical engine for NASA\u2019s return to the Moon. From critical flight controls to life-supporting electronics, Oklahoma\u2019s contributions are integral to this mission.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frontier Electronic Systems\u2019 Impact on the Artemis II Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Precision Flight Controls: FES manufactured the rotational and translational hand controllers that the crew will use to pilot Orion during the mission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cockpit Interface Tools: The cursor control devices and switch interface panels produced by FES allow the crew to navigate flight data and command the ship&#8217;s systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety and Propulsion Electronics: FES provided electronic control boards and systems for the Launch Abort System (LAS) at the rocket\u2019s tip, and thruster electronics at the base of the SLS core stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Future of Space in Oklahoma<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Artemis II mission coincides with a period of unprecedented growth for Oklahoma\u2019s space sector. The recent merger of the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Agency into ODAA has enhanced efforts to make space industry growth a priority as well as highlighting the <a href=\"https:\/\/spaceport.ok.gov\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/spaceport.ok.gov\/\">Oklahoma Air and Space Port<\/a> in western Oklahoma a national hub for horizontal launches and microgravity research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Partnerships with companies like Dawn Aerospace, which plans to operate its Mk-II Aurora spaceplane from Oklahoma by 2027, further solidify the state&#8217;s position as a leader in the \u201cNew Space\u201d economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo &#8211; NASA\u2019s Space Launch System rocket successfully launched Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from Operations and Support Building II at NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Oklahoma-based Frontier Electronic Systems supported the mission by manufacturing more than 20 components for the Orion spacecraft. 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