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Yardney batteries aboard Mars mission

December 31, 2011 11:00 pm • Last Updated: December 31, 2011 12:00 pm

The Mars Science Laboratory began its nine-month journey from Cape Canavaral, Fla., to Mars atop an Atlas V Rocket in late November, and like previous Mars rovers, its batteries were designed and manufactured by Yardney Technical Products in Pawcatuck.

Curiosity, its publicly chosen name, is carrying the most advanced suite of scientific instruments ever sent to Mars. The laboratory will study the environment and determine if Mars was or is able to support microbial life. Yardney again teamed with NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, Calif., for the mission.

In addition, Yardney manufactured 10 Silver-Zinc batteries for the Atlas V booster.

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