Magna International is primarily an automotive parts manufacturer, but some of its divisions, like Magna Aerospace, develop and produce equipment for space launchers and satellites. Magna Aerospace focuses on propulsion equipment such as piping, flexible elements, and tanks, holding certifications according to industry standards. They have experience with programs like Ariane 5 and the Space Launch System, providing cryogenic and high-pressure gas storage and piping systems. Magna also partners with organizations like the U.S. Department of Energy to develop advanced materials with potential applications in aerospace.
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The Mission 3 lunar micro-rover platform is part of Magna Petra's Helium Availability of Lunar Origin (HALO) reconnaissance mission.
Magna Petra Corp. aims to establish a sustainable supply chain for helium-3, including sample return functionality through its collaboration with ispace.
Magna Petra Corp. aims to develop helium-3 isotopes on the Moon as part of its HALO mission.
ispace has signed a payload service contract with Magna Petra Corp. to transport analytical devices to the Moon.
The total contract amount between ispace and Magna Petra Corp. is $22 million.
ispace, inc. and Magna Petra have agreed to collaborate on future missions to the lunar surface under a memorandum of understanding.
The memorandum of understanding between ispace and Magna Petra establishes a framework to develop a lunar economy that provides terrestrial economic value via non-destructive, sustainable harvesting of lunar surface resources.
LG Magna e-Powertrain is a joint venture announced in 2021 that unites Magna’s expertise in electric powertrain systems with LG’s capabilities in component development for e-motors, inverters, and on-board chargers.
Northrop Grumman is expanding solid rocket motor manufacturing facilities in Magna, Utah to support increased production of its GEM solid rocket boosters.
The GEM 63 solid rocket booster was manufactured at Northrop Grumman’s Magna, Utah facility.
Northrop Grumman shipped the three GEM 63 motors from its facility in Magna, Utah to Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.