Honeywell's Gyroscope Provides Satellites More Agility And Functionality

-- Honeywell to Deliver Miniature Control Moment Gyroscope System to U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
-- Mini Momentum Control System Saves Up To 30 Percent of Weight Over Larger Systems and Is About Half the Size


(Phoenix, November 18, 2008) -- Honeywell (NYSE:HON), a leader in space navigation systems and electronics, has been selected to provide the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory with a mini momentum control system for space missions.

The system will include four control momentum gyroscopes, space hardened electronics, a vibration isolation system, and a Plug-and-Play interface.

"Honeywell's mini momentum control system saves up to 30 percent of weight over larger systems and is about 50 percent smaller," said Dave Douglass, Vice President, Honeywell Space. "It also produces less vibration, a critical factor for satellites with precision payloads. It easily integrates with other materials and systems on the satellite and is scheduled for delivery in 2010."

Source : Honeywell International, Inc. (NYSE: HON)