Privateer Supports NASA’s Artemis II Mission with High-Performance Aerospace Identification Tapes

In the world of aerospace, success is often measured by monumental achievements—rocket launches, lunar orbits, and historic missions that capture global attention. Yet behind every milestone is a network of highly specialized contributors ensuring everything functions flawlessly. One of those contributors is Privateer, PLPS’s plant in Old Saybrook, CT, who has quietly been playing a critical role in humanity’s return to deep space.

Since 1972, the company has manufactured identification tapes, labels, and nameplates to rigorous aerospace and military specifications and is one of only two certified manufacturers of Fluid Line Tapes worldwide.

Privateer’s Role in the Artemis II Moon Mission

Yesterday marked a proud and historic moment for the team at Privateer. The company’s high-performance identification marking tapes were included in NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.

While these tapes may seem like a small component in a complex aerospace system, they serve an essential purpose:

• Clearly identifying wiring and critical systems
• Ensuring traceability of components
• Supporting safe and reliable spacecraft operation

Engineered for Extreme Aerospace Conditions

Space is one of the harshest environments imaginable. Every material used must withstand:

• Extreme temperature fluctuations
• Intense vibration during launch
• Radiation exposure
• The vacuum of space

Privateer’s aerospace-grade labeling and identification solutions are engineered specifically for these conditions. Their tapes meet rigorous industry standards for durability, adhesion, and long-term legibility, ensuring performance where failure is not an option.

Building on Success: From Artemis I to Artemis II

Privateer’s contribution to Artemis II builds on its earlier involvement in the Artemis I mission (2022)—an uncrewed test flight that validated systems for deep space exploration.

By supporting both missions, Privateer has proven:

• Reliability across multiple mission phases
• Consistency in aerospace manufacturing quality
• Trusted partnership within one of NASA’s most ambitious programs

Supporting the Future of Space Exploration

The Artemis program represents more than a return to the Moon. It lays the groundwork for:

• Sustained human presence on the lunar surface
• Advanced deep space exploration technologies
• Future missions to Mars

As these goals move closer to reality, the need for precision-engineered components and dependable manufacturing partners becomes even more critical.

Privateer’s role highlights how specialized labeling solutions for aerospace underpin the broader vision of space exploration—ensuring that every system, no matter how small, performs exactly as intended.

A Commitment to Quality and Innovation

For PLPS and its Privateer division, participation in Artemis II is more than a milestone—it’s a reflection of a deeper commitment to:

• Quality-driven manufacturing
• Innovation in high-performance labeling solutions
• Supporting mission-critical industries like aerospace and defense

Explore more about Privateer’s aerospace labeling and identification solutions.