Chrysler and NASA Join Forces Again
Chrysler and NASA recently announced a three year alliance to share information that is related to advanced technologies in several areas where both have a mutual interest. This join venture will allow them to tap into existing and newly emerging space exploration and automotive techniques that will be used in their activities.
“This is a great opportunity to share knowledge and data in areas where both Chrysler Group and NASA have a vested interest,” said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President, Chrysler Engineering. “We value the opportunity to work with NASA and will implement what is learned to further improve our Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep (R) and Ram Truck products.”
There are already advanced technology topics that are being investigated for shared interests including materials engineering, radar, robotics, battery systems and other mediums for energy storage. Project teams have already been assigned to various technologies with includes a technical specialist from NASA and a Chrysler Group.
Chryler already has a history for working with NASA on U.S. space efforts. Chrysler built Redstone rockets in 1961 for the Mercury Project which put the first American in space. It also built boosters that powered the first two Apollo6 ship into orbit, including the first mission in 1968.