05/20/2026
đ Some of the most critical work behind last monthâs historic lunar mission happened one inch at a time.
With more than 111,000 inches (about 1.76 miles) of welds on the rocketâs fuel tanks, ensuring integrity wasnât optionalâit was mission critical. Wabtec Corporationâs advanced , including phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), helped examine complex weld structures to support safety and performance at every stage.
âThe Artemis program is a powerful proof point, showcasing the flexibility and precision of our solutions,â says Dusty Moore, Americas Vice President of Sales for Wabtec Inspection Technologies. âNot only is our ultrasonic technology performing friction stir weld inspections at scale, but also our eddy current and remote visual technologies are contributing to the safety and performance of the Artemis II craft.â
đ Read the story to learn how our inspection technologies are helping to make the next era of space exploration possible: https://www.wabteccorp.com/trains-of-thought/upon-closer-inspection-wabtec-artemis-ii-and-the-new-space-race
With more than 111,000 inches of welds on the rocketâs fuel tanks, ensuring integrity wasnât optional â it was mission critical. Wabtecâs advanced inspection technologies, including phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT), helped examine complex weld structures to support safety and performan...