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Auckland-based wool company played key role in Artemis II mission

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Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 7:07pm
A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman from one of the Orion spacecraft's four main windows after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026. Photo / NASA
A view of Earth taken by NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman from one of the Orion spacecraft's four main windows after completing the translunar injection burn on April 2, 2026. Photo / NASA

Auckland-based wool company played key role in Artemis II mission

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 7:07pm

Auckland-based company Lanaco had its EcoStatic air filters on board the Artemis II mission, NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in 50 years.

The filters were also on board an unmanned flight in 2022.

They can be used during a fire on board, which presents unique challenges in a weightless environment, because there’s not only smoke and other toxic particles, but water droplets floating around as well.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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