Satellite Bearing Cartridge

Made by: RBC Bearings

Made in: Oxford

Designed for: Satellite manufacturers and space applications

By the Numbers: Approximately 6,760 cartridges produced in the latest version

Manufactured by RBC Bearings in Connecticut since 2022, the satellite bearing cartridge is designed to perform in one of the most demanding environments imaginable: outer space.

Built for exceptional reliability and precision, the cartridge helps satellites operate in harsh conditions where maintenance simply isn’t an option.

The technology plays a critical role in supporting services people depend on every day, including communications, broadband internet, navigation, weather forecasting, security, logistics, and space exploration.

RBC delivered approximately 6,760 cartridges of its most recent iteration and is currently designing a fourth-generation version.

Advanced, highly specialized, and built to withstand the challenges of space, this Connecticut-made innovation helps power satellite missions that keep people connected, informed, and safe around the world.