Recticel Group’s acoustic materials used in NASA’s Artemis II-mission

Recticel Group’s acoustic materials used in NASA’s Artemis II-mission

Recticel Group reveals that its specialised acoustic solutions, developed by the US-based Soundcoat brand, were part of the historic NASA rocket launch of Artemis II.

The SLS rocket (Space Launch System) lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 1 April for a 10-day mission around the Moon and will land back on Earth tomorrow 11 April. It was the first time humans have left Earth’s orbit in more than 50 years and the voyage took them further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.

Soundcoat components were used in the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA), the structural element between the core (fuel tank) and the Upper Stage (Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage and the crewed Orion capsule). The materials were specially engineered to control the internal acoustic environment of the LVSA in order to prevent resonance, reduce vibroacoustic loading, and protect critical propulsion and avionics systems during ascent.

Led by an experienced team of acoustic engineers, Soundcoat provides customised acoustic insulation solutions for equipment used in various sectors. Through advanced engineering capabilities and strong in-house expertise, it has earned a position at the forefront of acoustic innovation. It is extremely proud to have been involved in this NASA mission, which opens a new era of exploration for humanity.

Congratulations to the Artemis II crew and the whole team on this historic lunar mission. We wish them a safe and smooth return back to Earth.

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Follow the return of Artemis II live at https://www.nasa.gov/

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About Recticel Group

Recticel Group is a Belgian insulation Group with a strong presence in Europe and the USA. It offers smart insulation solutions that advance a carbon-free economy and a better quality of life.

Recticel comprises the divisions Insulation Boards, Insulated Panels and Acoustic Solutions.

Recticel Insulation designs polyurethane thermal boards for optimal building comfort and energy efficiency. This includes vacuum insulation panels (VIP) by Turvac.

Trimo enables the highest aesthetic standards and extends architectural capabilities with its mineral wool insulated panels and modular space solutions, primarily in non-residential applications. REX Panels & Profiles complements the portfolio with PIR and mineral wool roofing and wall systems. Miclar and Kuras focus on downstream services for the insulated panels market.

Soundcoat provides acoustic solutions used in some of the world’s leading technological innovations.

At the end of 2025, Recticel Group employed 1,311 people and had achieved sales of EUR 655.1 million. Its operations are spread over seven countries.

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved Recticel Group’s near-term targets for the reduction of scope 1, 2 & 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (from base year 2021) and net-zero targets for 2050.

Recticel Group is listed on Euronext in Brussels (Euronext: RECT - Reuters: RECT.BR - Bloomberg: RECT:BB).

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