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Sister mission, same state: Illinois company that supplied Apollo powers Artemis II
- Illinois-based OTTO Engineering supplies critical switches for NASA's Artemis II Orion spacecraft.
- OTTO employees helped refine switch design so they work with astronauts wearing thick gloves in space.
- Artemis II links to a decades-long U.S. space program history rooted in Illinois manufacturing.
- OTTO is a cornerstone of Illinois high-tech manufacturing and U.S. space supply chains.
- Artemis II reflects growing national pride in U.S. space exploration from Illinois.
- Illinois supports aerospace manufacturing with tax credits to spur innovation.
- OTTO shipped commemorative coins marking Artemis II mission followers.
- Public viewing events and community interest surged around Artemis II in Illinois.
- Nasa's Artemis II relies on multiple U.S. suppliers across states, including Illinois.
- OTTO’s founder legacy ties back to the company’s enduring space manufacturing focus.
- OTTO aims to sustain U.S. space work by investing in skilled trades workers.
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