Topic: spacecraft

Wind River's VxWorks played critical role in Artemis II space mission

April 13, 2026

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. The VxWorks platform from Wind River (an Aptiv company) was the software enabling reliable, real-time performance for the recently returned Artemis II mission, the company reported.

Topic: spacecraft

Wind River's VxWorks played critical role in Artemis II space mission

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