At Draper, we remain true to our support for humanity's journey to extend beyond Earth's limits. Our expertise spans from advanced autonomous systems for guidance, navigation, and control to fault-tolerant computing and software solutions that empower space exploration.
Our history intertwines deeply with NASA's Apollo program, as we developed the Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC), a pioneering system that played a pivotal role in the success of Apollo missions. Our contributions to Apollo exemplify our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and enabling monumental achievements in space exploration.
Human Spaceflight and Exploration
Beyond the Earth’s Surface
Draper is at the forefront of Human Spaceflight and Exploration, delivering advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C), fault-tolerant computing and software design for critical missions. With a legacy rooted in the Apollo program, Draper continues to pioneer innovative technologies that ensure the safety and success of astronauts on missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
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Space Navigation and In-Space Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM)
Precision Manufacturing for Efficiency for Space Missions
Draper leads in space navigation and in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing (ISAM), developing technologies for precise maneuvering and operational efficiency. Draper’s innovative solutions enhance satellite longevity, optimize resource utilization, and pioneer new capabilities in space infrastructure.
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Space Sensing Domain Awareness and Control
Solutions for Mission Success
Draper is developing tailored sensor and processing solutions to meet next-generation ground and space-based, SDA and SSA missions.
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NASA CP-12 Award
We're Shooting to Make History Again
Known for our historic role in NASA's initial lunar mission guidance, navigation, and control system, our team has been selected by NASA once again for the upcoming moon exploration initiative. We will lead a team comprised of General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, ispace technologies U.S., and Systima Technologies. This collaboration aims to deliver three NASA-sponsored science payloads to the moon's surface in 2025 under the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) task order managed by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate.
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