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OMEGA ENVOY GAINS MICROHARD SYSTEMS INC. AS SPONSOR

Omega Envoy, the “college team” that is competing in the Google Lunar X PRIZE (GLXP), and the only student formed and led team is proud to announce a sponsorship by Microhard Systems Inc. Microhard Systems Inc. will provide Omega Envoy with equipment that will aid the Florida-based team in sending their rover to the lunar surface. Earthrise Space Inc (Omega Envoy’s parent organization) will space qualify these systems and test them during this summer’s Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station (FMARS) located in Devon Island in Canada.

Earthrise Space, Inc. (ESI) is a non-profit corporation dedicated to develop space technology in collaboration with industry and academic institutions. ESI seeks to create the first viable commercial lunar delivery service to support the future’s space transportation infrastructure.

“ Microhard Systems Inc. (Calgary, AB) is proud to sponsor the Earth Rise Space, Inc. team on their Omega Envoy Project for the upcoming Google Lunar “X PRIZE” Competition “ said Microhard Systems Inc.

Microhard Systems Inc. specializes in the design and manufacture of long range robust wireless data equipment. Our continuous innovation and unparalleled product performance has earned us a trusted name in the wireless industry. Microhard provides OEM level products, packaged products, and ready to install systems for wireless Data and Voice for industrial, and military, and government clients. We serve a variety of customers ranging from radio integrators to multibillion-dollar defense contractors.

“Having Microhard Systems Inc. as a sponsor for our telemetry and tracking communications platform is a major milestone for our mission,” said Ruben Nunez regarding the inclusion of MicroHard Systems to the growing constellation of sponsors that are working to get Omega Envoy’s rover to the moon.

ESI can provide services to private companies, defense/government agencies, and educational institutions that currently have the resources to explore space and are looking for low cost products that will accomplish their mission requirements. This will enhance the accessibility of technology and increase educational interest amongst the workforce that drives the space industry by increasing its knowledge and understanding what is to be learned through the use of these systems. Through the Google Lunar X PRIZE (GLXP) and government contracts such as the Innovative Lunar Demonstrations Data (ILDD) Contract from NASA, this initiative will enable the creation of a new economic system to support lunar exploration as well as Technology Readiness Level (TRL) advancement of innovative, commercial space systems.