The Schafer Corp. has recently teamed up with UP Aerospace to provide comprehensive launch and payload integration services for up to eight NASA launches during 2012 and 2013.
Schafer is responsible for ensuring that the payloads are tested and properly integrated into the SpaceLoft vehicle.
“This is not new to us, we“™ve provided this support to UP on previous launches and we are excited about the opportunity to continue working with this innovative and dynamic company,“ said Tony Frederickson, president of the Schafer Corp.
UP and Schafer have previously teamed up for multiple launches out of Spaceport America. UP was recently awarded two separate contracts involving eight launches through the NASA Office of Chief Technologist Launch Opportunities Program.