<sod>Microsemi has provided semiconductor solutions for numerous [[NASA|U.S. space programs]] dating back to the launch of the first Atlas rocket. Several of Microsemi’s space products were used in the historic landing of the [[Curiosity (rover)|Mars Curiosity Rover]] in 2012. The company's products were used for mission critical applications during the launch and flight to Mars, and continue to support the mission on the surface of Mars. These applications include: launch systems, avionics, telemetry, navigation, drive control, mission computers, cameras and other instruments.<eod>
<sod>Microsemi has provided semiconductor solutions for numerous [[NASA|U.S. space programs]] dating back to the launch of the first Atlas rocket. Several of Microsemi’s space products were used in the historic landing of the [[Curiosity (rover)|Mars Curiosity Rover]] in 2012.<ref name="mars">http://www.marsdaily.com/reports/Microsemi_Space_Solutions_On_Board_Historic_Mars_Rover_Mission_999.html</ref> Microsemi products were also used for mission critical applications such as launch systems, avionics, telemetry, navigation, drive control, mission computers, cameras and other instruments.<ref name="mars"/><eod>