APPLICATION 126 MSL Mars Rover Cryogenic Load Cell A D V A N C E D S E N S O R T E C H N O L O G Y, I N C . PRODUCTS IN USE NASA/JPL-Space/Flight Qualified Cryogenic Dual-Bridge Donut Load Cell. APPLICATION SUMMARY FUTEK was commissioned by NASA to develop a cryogenic donut load cell directly operating within Curiosity’s drilling arm. This sensor stands responsible to monitor the drill bit’s forces as it pierces into the Martian terrain. All FUTEK application illustrations are strictly conceptual. Please contact us with questions. DTM Actuator Cryogenic Load Cell Gimbal Assembly Ball Screw Sensor Solution Source Load · Torque · Pressure · Multi Axis · Calibration · Instruments · Software www.futek.com AP1030 ISO ISO 9001:2008 17025:2005 U.S. Manufacturer