UTC Aerospace, a part of United Technologies Corp ( UTX ), recently announced that it was providing critical control systems for NASA's Orion spacecraft. Orion is the vehicle for the next generation of space exploration and the multipurpose crew vehicle is expected to eventually take humans farther into space than any other craft to date.

UTC Aerospac'se team of professionals aims to provide critical control systems, including active thermal control, pressure control, power control and switching hardware for the Orion spacecraft. UTC Aerospace has a proven expertise in these control systems as it has been supplying mission-critical spacecraft attitude determination components and systems over the years. The active thermal control system provides pumps and thermal expansion control of fluid circuits for cooling of the avionics boxes. Connectivity from external power sources is provided through the power control and switching hardware system. The pressure control equipment allows pressure equalization between the vehicle interior and the outside air during re-entry if cabin pressure has any leakage.

UTC Aerospace also provided components for the Delta IV launch vehicle that put the Orion capsule into orbit. With stiff competitive pressures in the aviation industry, UTC Aerospace aims to address customer needs and build long-term relationships with clients by continually developing innovative state-of-the-art products.

UTC Aerospace Systems designs, manufactures and services integrated systems and components for the aerospace and defense industries.

Based in Hartford, CT, its parent firm United Technologies provides high-end technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries worldwide. The company is a diversified business conglomerate serving various end markets such as aerospace, defense and commercial construction. The business diversification allows United Technologies to remain profitable amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.

United Technologies currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Other stocks that look promising and are worth a look include Federal Signal Corp ( FSS ) carrying a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and Carlisle Companies Incorporated ( CSL ) and EnPro Industries, Inc. ( NPO ), both carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

UTD TECHS CORP (UTX): Free Stock Analysis Report

CARLISLE COS IN (CSL): Free Stock Analysis Report

FED SIGNAL CP (FSS): Free Stock Analysis Report

ENPRO INDUS INC (NPO): Free Stock Analysis Report

The rest is here:

UTC Aerospace to Support NASA Spacecraft Orion - Analyst Blog