Karman Space & Defense Inaugurates New ISO 8 Clean Room for Spacecraft Assembly and Integration: Advancing Lunar and Space Missions with Flight-Proven Subsystems

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Karman Space & Defense (NYSE: KRMN) has announced the grand opening of a new ISO 8 clean room at its Washington facility, designed for integrating lunar landers, spacecraft, habitat modules, and satellites. This strategic investment enhances the company's capabilities in providing turn-key assembly, integration, and testing services for space vehicle systems.

The state-of-the-art clean room features advanced specifications including:

• Overhead lifting capabilities for multiple tons
• 20' x 20'+ entry for large spacecraft passage
• Compliance with stringent ISO aerospace standards

According to Chris Stessing, VP of Engineering and Programs, this investment demonstrates Karman's commitment to providing seamless concept-to-production solutions, streamlining the supply chain, and accelerating project timelines for space missions and commercial space travel.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Karman Space & Defense (NYSE: KRMN) ("Karman" or “the Company”), a leader in the design, testing, volume manufacturing, and sale of highly engineered, mission-critical subsystems for advanced missile, uncrewed aircraft, and space systems, today announced the grand opening of a new and purpose-built clean room, designed for the integration of lunar landers, spacecraft, habitat modules and satellites, at its Washington facility. Building on a decades long successful track record supporting major space programs, this investment strengthens Karman’s ability to provide turn-key assembly, integration, and testing of state-of-the-art space vehicle systems and habitats at the fast pace required by the growing space industry.

Karman Space & Defense Inaugurates New ISO 8 Clean Room for Spacecraft Assembly and Integration

Karman’s clean room incorporates the latest technology and adheres to stringent ISO aerospace standards to ensure ideal conditions for assembly, integration, and testing of space flight systems. The clean room boasts overhead lifting capabilities for multiple tons, and a greater than 20’ x 20’ entry to support the passage of large spacecraft. Karman’s team of highly skilled and qualified engineers and technicians are ready to support the next generation of spacecraft and space vehicles for critical space missions and commercial space travel.

“Our clean room investment demonstrates our commitment to providing seamless, concept-to-production solutions for our customers. By offering this comprehensive facility, we are streamlining the supply chain, enhancing efficiency, and accelerating project timelines. We are prepared and equipped to continue to be the ideal and trusted partner for primes on their next mission and to expand what is possible in space and defense,” said Chris Stessing, VP of Engineering and Programs at Karman Space & Defense.

About Karman Space & Defense:

Karman Space & Defense specializes in the design, testing, volume manufacturing, and sale of highly engineered, mission-critical subsystems for advanced missile, uncrewed aircraft, and space systems. Our customers choose our integrated payload protection, propulsion, and interstage system solutions to deliver mission success across a diverse set of existing and emerging programs supporting high-priority defense and commercial space sector initiatives. Karman is headquartered in Huntington Beach, CA, with multiple facilities across the United States. For more information, visit Karman-SD.com.

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FAQ

What are the key features of Karman Space & Defense's new clean room facility?

The new ISO 8 clean room features overhead lifting capabilities for multiple tons, a 20'+ x 20'+ entry for large spacecraft, and meets stringent ISO aerospace standards for spacecraft assembly and integration.

How will the new clean room facility impact KRMN's space manufacturing capabilities?

The facility enhances Karman's ability to provide turn-key assembly, integration, and testing of space vehicle systems, streamlining the supply chain and accelerating project timelines.

What types of space systems can be assembled in KRMN's new clean room?

The clean room is designed for integrating lunar landers, spacecraft, habitat modules, and satellites, supporting both critical space missions and commercial space travel.

Where is KRMN's new spacecraft assembly clean room located?

The new ISO 8 clean room facility is located at Karman Space & Defense's Washington facility.

What aerospace standards does KRMN's new clean room comply with?

The clean room adheres to ISO 8 standards, meeting stringent aerospace requirements for spacecraft assembly and integration.