Mott Flow Control Passes the Ultimate Test — Proven on the Moon with NASA Missions

We’re thrilled to share a monumental milestone: one of our custom-engineered flow control assemblies has successfully passed operational testing on the lunar surface as part of NASA’s PRIME‑1 (Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment‑1) mission

Precision in the Most Extreme Conditions

Developed alongside NASA’s engineers, our assembly was a key component in the MSOLO mass spectrometer, ensuring precise handling of volatile gas samples from drilled lunar regolith. Despite the Nova‑C lander resting on its side after touchdown near the Moon’s south pole, MSOLO powered up, began collecting data, and proved the reliability of Mott technology under the harshest conditions.

As our GM of Aerospace & Defense and VP of Business Development, Sean Kane, aptly puts it:

“This achievement proves that Mott hardware can deliver in the harshest and most unforgiving conditions – even on the Moon.”

What This Means for Exploration

• Strengthens Mott’s standing as a flight-qualified partner for aerospace and defense projects.
• Highlights our ability to operate in cryogenic, vacuum, thermal cycling, and spaceflight environments.
• Advances our role in supporting human-rated missions and deep-space exploration – bringing us one step closer to sustainable lunar presence and beyond

Learn More

Discover more about NASA’s PRIME‑1 mission and its role in paving the way for future Artemis exploration on our space page: NASA PRIME‑1 Mission Details