Raytheon Technical Services Company (RTSC) periodically highlights various programs and capabilities that provide world-class Mission Support to our customers. The first highlight of Technical Services Worldwide is of Raytheon Polar Services Company in Antarctica.

As the primary support contractor for the United States Antarctic Program (USAP), RTSC is committed to supporting the program’s goals, total quality management practices and operations in a safe, environmentally conscious manner.

USAP’s mission is to understand the Antarctic and its associated ecosystems, with its effects on (and responses to) global processes such as climate change. Among the scientific research conducted in Antarctica includes: astronomy, atmospheric sciences, and environmental science.

RTSC provides a broad range of services in Antarctica from providing facilities, engineering, maintenance, and construction support to power and water production and fuel operations. RTSC is responsible for all logistical support and planning for ensuring a safe environment for passengers and cargo coming into and out of the three U.S. stations in Antarctica as well as two offshore seaports and two research ship operations.

Technical Services Worldwide provides a number of resources online to learn about RTSC’s programs and capabilities around the world and to understand the kinds of work the business performs.