L3Harris Ships Core Hardware for Upcoming NASA Lunar Mission

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. has successfully delivered RS-25 engines to NASA for the Artemis III mission. These engines will serve as the primary propulsion system for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which is intended to return humans to the lunar surface. The delivery marks a key step in the hardware readiness timeline for the flight.

L3Harris is responsible for adapting the RS-25 engines, which have a heritage from the Space Shuttle program, for the SLS configuration. The Artemis III mission is currently focused on landing astronauts on the Moon’s south pole. The company’s work on the program falls under its portfolio of space and aviation systems, supporting deep space exploration objectives.

L3Harris operates through three primary segments: Space & Mission Systems (SMS), Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD), and Missile Solutions (MSL). The engine delivery is associated with the company’s capabilities in space integration and propulsion support.

In recent market activity, L3Harris shares are trading higher. The stock is up 5.27% today, reaching a price of $299.26, compared to a previous close of $284.29. The company holds a market capitalization of approximately $52.97 billion and operates within the Industrials sector, specifically in the Aerospace & Defense industry.

What to watch

• Official NASA testing schedules for the delivered RS-25 engines.
• Future contract announcements related to SLS sustainment and Artemis mission support.
• L3Harris earnings reports for updates on the Space & Mission Systems segment revenue.

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