CRS-2: Lockheed Martin's Jupiter and Exoliner

Through the innovative repurposing of technology, Jupiter is a great example of Lockheed Martin's commitment to providing an affordable cargo resupply solution.

Our Commercial Resupply Service -2 (CRS-2) solution will fulfill NASA's need for on time, affordable, and safe cargo transport to and from the International Space Station (ISS). Together, the Atlas V launch vehicle, Jupiter spacecraft, and Exoliner cargo carrier, will provide delivery and disposal of up to 6,500 kg cargo with each mission.

Through the innovative repurposing of technology, Jupiter is a great example of Lockheed Martin's commitment to providing an affordable cargo resupply solution, NASA's deep space exploration goals and to the creation of commercial business opportunities. Jupiter helps enable the Journey to Mars by using an innovative container design as the foundation for future deep space habitats.

The solution also opens up first of its kind commercial opportunities in space, including long-duration hosted payloads and in-orbit servicing missions. It does all of this while saving millions on each launch by avoiding the disposal of valuable avionics equipment after each mission.

Meet Jupiter and the Exoliner

This solution is designed and built upon time-tested architecture already in use today.

The Exoliner is derived from the Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV). The MDA space robotic arm has been flight proven on the Shuttle and International Space Station for more than 30 years. Jupiter's design is derived from the recently successful MAVEN spacecraft, which is currently orbiting Mars. The Atlas V, which has achieved 100% mission success, will serve as the launch vehicle.