VIAVI delivers precision components for NASA’s Europa Clipper
Summary
A vital instrument on the spacecraft, MISE is designed to analyse the surface composition of Jupiter’s moon Europa and determine the habitability of its subsurface ocean by mapping the distribution of organics, salts, acid hydrates, and water ice phases. VIAVI’s precision order sorting filter helps ensure the optimal performance of MISE, enabling it to capture high-resolution spectral data in the infrared range from 0.8 to 5 micrometres. VIAVI and NASA collaborated to tackle key technical challenges in developing the unique precision order sorting filter, such as addressing the slope of the wavelength progression, co-planarity of the assembled optic, placement of the LVF centre wavelengths relative to the alignment fiducials and a challenging radiation environment. “We are honoured to support NASAs mission to explore one of the most intriguing moons in our solar system," said Luke Scrivanich, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Optical Security and Performance, VIAVI. "Our teams dedication to precision engineering has allowed us to meet the stringent requirements necessary for space exploration instruments like MISE."