Performance of Grayhill: Value Rotary Encoders in the Orion Spacecraft

Grayhill was founded with pillars that remain true today: people, performance, and progress. The performance Grayhill delivers is unmatched and is found in some of the most extreme environments.

Grayhill takes great pride in being an integral player in humanity's space endeavors. Inside the control panels of NASA’s Orion Spacecraft for the Artemis missions are several 62AG Value Rotary Encoders made by Grayhill. Referred to by astronauts as the "twizzle knob," our encoders provide precise navigation and interface selection within the spacecraft's interior displays.

Throughout the extensive design phase of the Orion Spacecraft, touchscreen technology was thoroughly evaluated. However, NASA ultimately decided not to use touchscreens for the display controls, recognizing the superior reliability offered by our Value Rotary Encoders.

Engineered to endure the harsh conditions of space, including extreme temperatures and radiation exposure, Grayhill’s encoders exemplify resilience. The Orion Spacecraft represents the pinnacle of space exploration, embodying our collective ambition to venture into uncharted territories and push the boundaries of humankind.

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