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Drive Systems for Space Applications
Drive technology from maxon has been moving the Mars rovers on the Red Planet Mars for over 20 years. Even a modern long-haul aircraft today contains hundreds of drive systems. Back here on Earth, maxon works with its customers to develop the right drive solution consisting of individual components or sophisticated technical systems for passenger airplanes, helicopters, spacecraft or even unmanned aerial vehicles.

Coortesy NASA/JPL-Caltech
maxon guarantees the unique quality of its efficient, reliable and powerful drive systems in the aerospace sector. Since 2012, maxon has been certified according to EN 9100 (equivalent to AS 9100). This standard is specifically for companies that develop and produce components for the aerospace industry. The drives are tested for vibration, shock, cold, heat or vacuum in the company's own laboratories.
Our products can be found time and again in satellites, space probes, on the ISS or in space laboratories. In our latest catalog, we present a selection of highly reliable solutions for demanding applications in space.