Applied Opens New RF Testing Facility and Services
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) announced today that it is opening a new Radio Frequency (RF) test range and offering related services at its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Precision RF testing for antennas and electronics used in satellite communications, airborne intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, and ground-based command and control systems, is critical to ensure operational performance and regulatory compliance.
Applied Providing Precision-Engineered Products and Services for Space Missions
US-based aerospace technology leader Applied delivers a diverse portfolio of high-performance products and specialized engineering services for the space industry. With decades of expertise in composite structural design, thermal protection and precision manufacturing, the company supports a broad range of missions from satellite and launch vehicle components to crewed and deep-space systems. Applied has established as […]
R&M Cranes: Case Study on Applied
CraneTech, Inc. has installed overhead cranes and hoists at Applied in Stockton, California Overseeing all material handling operations at Applied is Christopher Hansen, P.E., Plant Engineering Manager. He said: “I am required to research, specify, select, approve, acquire, oversee installation and maintain equipment — pretty much everything. We build lightweight fragile composite structures, and we […]
Applied Recognized for Contribution to NASA’s Parker Solar Probe at Annual Collier Awards
Stockton, CA – July 8, 2025 – Applied is honored to be recognized as a contributing partner to NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission, which has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Robert J. Collier Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA). Applied Aerospace was part of a team of companies that developed the record setting scientific […]
Applied Joins Commercial Space Federation as Founding Member of Space Supply Chain Council
Applied, a proven manufacturer of solutions for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, and ground systems announced today that it has joined the Commercial Space Federation (CSF) industry association, as part of a newly formed Space Supply Chain Council.CSF is the voice of the commercial space industry in Washington, D.C., and advocates for policy, legislation, and regulations […]
Applied Recognized by RTX with Premier Performance Award for Collaboration & Customer Service
Expanding in Commercial Space, Launch Vehicle, Hypersonic, and UAS Markets Raytheon, a business segment of RTX, recognized Applied as one of its top performing industry suppliers. Applied is a proven manufacturer of composite, metallic, and polymer solutions for commercial and military spacecraft, aircraft, and ground-based systems, and has been serving business segments of Raytheon as […]
Applied Supports NASA and Firefly’s Blue Ghost Moon Lander with Advanced Materials
Applied, a proven manufacturer of solutions for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, and ground systems announced that it supported the Blue Ghost Lunar Lander with advanced materials used in both operational systems and on-board experiments. The Blue Ghost Mission 1 was the first successful soft landing on the Moon by a commercial company. Scientific instruments on-board […]
NASA Begins New Deployable Solar Array Tech Demo on Pathfinder Spacecraft
NASA recently evaluated initial flight data and imagery from Pathfinder Technology Demonstrator-4 (PTD-4), confirming proper checkout of the spacecraft’s systems including its on-board electronics as well as the payload’s support systems such as the small onboard camera. The payload, a deployable solar array with an integrated antenna called the Lightweight Integrated Solar Array and anTenna, or LISA-T, […]
Applied is Proud to Support the KC-46A Pegasus
The KC-46A Pegasus is supported by over 37,000 American workers and 650 small businesses across 43 states, each providing critical components to bring the aircraft to life. This includes some of the over 500 employees at Applied. For many involved, like Raytheon’s Mischa Dalcerri, whose stepson serves in the Air Force, the work is deeply […]
RTX Recognizes Applied with Premier Award
Applied, a leading manufacturer specializing in lightweight structures for the aerospace industry, has been awarded a supplier Premier Award by Raytheon, an RTX business. RTX has recognized Applied with a Premier Award for performance in 2023 and overall excellence in Collaboration & Customer Service. The Premier Award is an annual recognition platform under the RTX Performance+ […]