Honeybee Robotics focuses on engineering for aerospace

LONGMONT – Honeybee Robotics Spacecraft Mechanisms Corp., a New York-based specialist subcontractor for the aerospace industry, including NASA’s Mars missions, recently opened an office in Longmont.

Erik Mumm, vice president, director of flight systems and leader of the new unit, said it focuses on engineering and program management for “things that move on a spacecraft”- or, more formally, robotics for flight systems. The local group’s capabilities include systems engineering and mechanical design as well as electrical and electronics design.

Vickie Lee, representing the Colorado Space Coalition, an economic development organization, applauded Honeybee’s decision to set up shop in Longmont.

“The state has a…