Illinois Company OTTO Engineering Powers NASA's Artemis II Mission
OTTO Engineering, based in Carpentersville, Illinois, is playing a crucial role in NASA's Artemis II mission by supplying critical component switches. The company, which has a long-standing relationship with NASA dating back to the Apollo missions, is responsible for designing components where failure is not an option. This expertise led NASA to approach OTTO nearly a decade ago to develop parts for the Orion spacecraft. The company's involvement in the Artemis II mission highlights the importance of skilled trades and high-tech manufacturing in the U.S. OTTO's employees are proud of their contribution, marking the launch with commemorative challenge coins. The excitement surrounding the mission is felt across Illinois, with public viewing events organized by the Illinois Space Grant Consortium drawing hundreds of attendees. 
