Earth Day: How Iris Technology Powers Exploration—And Protects Our Planet
At Iris Technology, exploration isn’t just a mission—it’s a mindset. This Earth Day, we’re excited to share how our cryocooler electronics and specialized systems are quietly powering some of the most ambitious science in the solar system, all while helping protect the planet we call home.
What Sets Iris Apart?
We design and build advanced electronics—especially cryocooler controllers—that keep scientific instruments ultra-cold, ultra-stable, and mission-ready. Think of us as the team behind the scenes, making sure sensitive thermal imagers and infrared detectors perform flawlessly, whether they’re searching for life on distant moons or tracking climate change right here on Earth. Our tech is engineered to thrive in the harshest environments, from deep space radiation to the edge of the Antarctic sky.
Our Signature on NASA’s Biggest Questions
Europa Clipper: Life Beyond Earth?
Europa Clipper is on a quest to reveal if Jupiter’s icy moon could harbor life. Our cryocooler electronics play a pivotal role, keeping the spacecraft’s instruments at exactly the right temperature—even as it weathers Jupiter’s intense radiation. The result? Crystal-clear data that could answer one of humanity’s oldest questions.
CLARREO: Climate Clarity from Orbit
NASA’s CLARREO mission is redefining how we understand Earth’s climate. Our electronics help these sensors deliver the most accurate climate measurements ever, serving as a gold standard for satellites worldwide and giving scientists the data they need to track and predict climate change.
ASTHROS: Stargazing from the Edge of Space
Launching from Antarctica, ASTHROS floats a stadium-sized balloon carrying a powerful, Iris-cooled telescope into the stratosphere. Our cryocooler tech keeps detectors chilled to near absolute zero, enabling astronomers to map star-forming regions and study the birth of galaxies—insights only possible with this level of precision.
Why It Matters?
By enabling these missions, we’re helping answer the big questions: Are we alone? How is our climate evolving? How do stars and planets come to be? Our innovations don’t just advance discovery—they remind us what’s possible when we protect and explore our world.
On Earth Day—and every day—we’re proud to power exploration and safeguard our planet for the next generation. If you’re curious about what’s next, you’re in good company.
Iris Technology: Keeping it cool where it counts, from Earth to the edge of the unknown.