Spacecraft Technology: Cryogenic Cooling to Graphite Composites
Boyd has advanced human accomplishment for over 50 years. Wir haben Innovationen im thermischen Design vorangetrieben und innovative Lösungen für extreme Umgebungen im Weltraum entwickelt. Our technology enables spacecraft launched by NASA and JPL on missions focused on planetary defense, climate observation, and lunar exploration. Boyd's extensive space history demonstrates our ability to deliver mission-critical material and thermal control solutions with unmatched reliability.A History of Boyd in Space: Mission by Mission
2022: The DART Mission to Protect Earth
Boyd's K-Core® radiator panels, offering lightweight, high-performance thermal control for onboard instrumentation, played a crucial role in NASA's DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test) mission. Boyd contributed advanced design and manufactured technologies to DART, the first successful planetary defense mission and a major milestone in space safety.
Learn more about our role in DART.
2023: NASA’s PACE Mission to Advance Earth Science
On NASA's PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem) satellite, Boyd's Loop Heat Pipes control the thermal environment. As the satellite tracks atmospheric particles and ocean biology in Earth's orbit, our loop heat pipes ensure the functionality of vital components.
See how we enable the PACE mission.
2024: Using WSF-M to Advance Climate Observations
Boyd's K-Core® Thermal Doubler plays a critical role in the WSF-M (Weather System Follow-on-Microwave) satellite's accurate thermal control. By ensuring uniform thermal stability across sophisticated instruments, our thermal doubler enhances the accuracy of satellite measurements.
Discover our involvement in the WSF-M mission.
2024: Lunar Science with the Farside Seismic Suite
Boyd's Mini Loop Heat Pipe supports NASA's Farside Seismic Suite, operating during the icy, two-week lunar night. This advanced system guarantees steady thermal conditions for instruments collecting unprecedented seismic data on the Moon's far side.
Learn how we support the Farside mission.
Cryogenic Cooling for Deep Space Research Continues
Boyd's Cryogenic Heat Pipe technology delivers extremely stable temperature control for cryogenic deep space instruments. By preserving the functionality of delicate instruments, these systems enable groundbreaking research on deep space missions.
Case Study: Space-Based Cryogenic Heat Pipe
Boyd: Engineering for the Universe’s Extremes
Boyd designs and manufactures solutions that withstand the universe’s most extreme conditions. Our thermal technologies, K-Core® graphite composites, Loop Heat Pipes, and cryogenic cooling systems deliver low mass, high reliability, and proven durability. We offer structural materials and precision sealing engineered to endure the rigors of orbit, launch, and reentry.
Flight-Proven Solutions: Boyd’s Aerospace Expertise
Boyd brings extensive thermal expertise and decades of flight experience to every aerospace project. We reduce weight and optimize performance while solving complex heat transfer and environmental sealing challenges. We deliver durable solutions that meet the most demanding requirements and launch schedules, ensuring reliability where failure is not an option.
We design lightweight, high-efficiency thermal control systems for space, backed by decades of global manufacturing expertise and capabilities. Our teams combine precision engineering with advanced materials to address performance-critical challenges, while Boyd delivers consistent quality and support from design through launch with global engineering and manufacturing capabilities.
Design Proven Space Solutions with Boyd
Space exploration demands absolute precision, unwavering reliability, and trusted performance. Boyd delivers all three, with decades of success in orbit and beyond. Our technology supports satellites, planetary probes, climate observation systems, and lunar missions, earning the trust of top aerospace innovators. Whether you’re developing the next spacecraft or refining an existing platform, partner with Boyd to design proven solutions that survive and perform in the most extreme conditions of space. Contact us to explore how we can support your next mission.
