August 10, 2012-the Timken Company (NYSE:TKR) for the United States "curiosity" (Curiosity) Mars probe provides key bearing solution, fully supported the United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration (hereinafter: NASA) the exploration environment conditions conducive to microbial life exists on the Mars mission. Previously, the Timken Company worked for NASA's "spirit" (Spirit) and "opportunity" (Opportunity) Mars probes through ultra-precision bearing solution, this "curious," flown by Timken ® bearing also provides key features for robotic support.
"Curious" by one United States-Chinese girl named, is by far the largest, is also the first to introduce nuclear power-driven Rover. Its manufacture and launch a total cost of $ 2.5 billion, is also the most expensive of the Mars exploration project. "Curiosity" was launched on November 26, 2011, August 6, 2012, successfully landed on Mars surface, a two-year mandate of exploring Mars. After the successful landing of the red planet, "curiosity" piggyback all kinds of laboratory equipment is put into operation, analysis of the surface of Mars rocks, soil and atmospheric samples.
"Curious," the detection ranges far beyond past Mars probes, it will collect and analyze dozens of samples of soil and rock cores in the surface of Mars. "Curious," on-board scientific equipment includes a computer with advanced motion control of optical spectrum analyzer, as well as micro-molecular pumps, both devices will be used in Mars geological sample collection and analysis process.
"Curious," Center of the rotating conveying systems rely on Timken ® bearings run to pinpoint locations that sample Cup. In addition, to support analytical instrument vacuum pump – only the equivalent of a d-type battery (1th battery), or use two 0.2500 inches in diameter only (6.35 mm) miniature bearings Timken ®.
The Timken Company is located in the city of Keene, New Hampshire (Keene) factory in close cooperation with NASA, manufactured out of the application of micro-precision bearings. As early as 2004, the Timken Company for NASA's "spirit" and "opportunity" Mars probe provides ultra precision bearing solution.
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