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Peregrine space launch: British-Ukrainian sends moon-bound tribute to Ukraine - ahead of ambitious moon rover launch

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Montag, Januar 8, 2024

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The Spacebit Asagumo moon rover launch is scheduled within a year.

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The Spacebit Asagumo moon rover launch is scheduled within a year.
Spacebit is sending a Ukraine metallic embossed flag that includes a map of the country in solidarity with Ukrainian people.
Peregrine Mission One or the Peregrine Lunar Lander is a lunar lander built by Astrobotic Technology, that was selected through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services.
It is scheduled to be launched January 8, 2024 by United Launch Alliance aboard a Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle.

PHOOZY TO THE MOON: BRAND SELECTED FOR PEREGRINE MISSION ONE

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Donnerstag, Januar 4, 2024

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PHOOZY, maker of thermal protective cases for tech, announces today its participation in the Peregrine Lunar Lander launch via a partnership with the Conrad Challenge, an innovation competition at Space Center Houston.

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PHOOZY, maker of thermal protective cases for tech, announces its participation in the Peregrine Lunar Lander launch.
Slated to be among the ﬁrst commercial lunar landers to soft land on the Moon, Peregrine is carrying cargo from NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and other customers.
"This mission is an incredible way to showcase our thermal and antimicrobial technologies protecting the digital memory storage inside of the Peregrine Lunar Lander for the Conrad Foundation."
Beyond PHOOZY's participation in the Peregrine Mission, the brand has a long history with NASA-derived technologies.

NASA Sets Coverage for ULA, Astrobotic Artemis Robotic Moon Launch

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Donnerstag, Dezember 28, 2023

Live launch coverage will air on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website, with prelaunch events starting Thursday, Jan. 4.

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Live launch coverage will air on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website, with prelaunch events starting Thursday, Jan. 4.
The NASA payloads aboard the lander aim to help the agency develop capabilities needed to explore the Moon under Artemis and in advance of human missions on the lunar surface.
Audio only of the news conferences and launch coverage will be carried on the NASA "V" circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240, or -7135.
On launch day, a "tech feed" showing a static shot of the launch pad without NASA TV commentary will be carried on the NASA TV media channel.

Karman Space & Defense Celebrates Crucial Role in the Success of NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission

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Dienstag, Dezember 5, 2023

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karman Space & Defense ("Karman"), a concept-to-production solutions provider for integrated dynamic systems, assemblies, and advanced manufacturing, is proud to be a key supplier and instrumental contributor to the success of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission. Karman's contributions extend across the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of essential hardware on both the OSIRIS-REx capsule and United Launch Alliance's (ULA's) Atlas V rocket, both integral to this historic mission.

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After seven years, the mission successfully culminated in the safe return of asteroid samples.
Today, we celebrate not only NASA's achievement, but also the pivotal role played by Karman Space & Defense.
Karman remains committed to advancing space exploration and continues to manufacture and support both Atlas and future Vulcan launches.
Moreover, Karman eagerly looks for additional opportunities to support the launch and space industry in various capacities and contribute to the expansion of human knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries," said Tony Koblinski, CEO of Karman Space & Defense.

M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc.: Pioneering the Next Century of Building Excellence

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Mittwoch, November 29, 2023

DECATUR, Ala., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a cornerstone in Alabama's construction and mechanical industry for over 111 years, proudly announces its continued commitment to innovation and growth. From its early 20th-century origins as Mason & Dulion, with a presence in Birmingham, Pensacola, and Decatur, the company has honed its focus on its Decatur stronghold since the 1970s, embarking on an era of significant expansion.

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Emphasizing technology and workforce talent, M & D Mechanical aims to double its revenue and maintain its status as a premier workplace and industry leader.
DECATUR, Ala., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc ., a cornerstone in Alabama's construction and mechanical industry for over 111 years, proudly announces its continued commitment to innovation and growth.
"My goal is to position M & D Mechanical as a premier company and workplace, laying a foundation for the next 100 years of success," Ferguson states.
M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a testament to the power of adaptation, the importance of skilled labor, and the value of strategic growth.

Today Sierra Space Introduces Tenacity

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Donnerstag, November 2, 2023

Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today proudly revealed the fruit of years of passionate determination, countless breakthrough innovations and relentless commitment – the remarkable Dream Chaser spaceplane.

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Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today proudly revealed the fruit of years of passionate determination, countless breakthrough innovations and relentless commitment – the remarkable Dream Chaser spaceplane.
(PHOTO: Sierra Space)
Dream Chaser is a leap forward in space technology, heralded as the world’s sole commercial runway-capable spaceplane.
Supported by a substantial contract from NASA to resupply the International Space Station, Dream Chaser is poised to lead the way in democratizing access to space, forging a path towards shared space exploration and international cooperation.
As “Tenacity” embarks on its maiden mission, it sets the stage for a brighter future of space transportation and cooperation, bringing humanity’s dreams of space exploration one step closer to reality.

United Launch Alliance's New Vulcan Rocket Begins Final Road to First Launch

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Montag, November 6, 2023

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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Launch Alliance (ULA) new innovative Vulcan rocket is beginning final processing milestones in advance of the inaugural launch. The first certification mission (Cert-1) is planned to launch on Sunday, Dec. 24, from Space Launch Complex-41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The Vulcan rocket will provide higher performance and greater affordability for ULA customers across national security, civil and commercial markets.

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ULA schedules inaugural launch for Dec. 24, 2023
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Launch Alliance (ULA) new innovative Vulcan rocket is beginning final processing milestones in advance of the inaugural launch.
The first certification mission (Cert-1) is planned to launch on Sunday, Dec. 24, from Space Launch Complex-41 (SLC-41) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
The Vulcan rocket will provide higher performance and greater affordability for ULA customers across national security, civil and commercial markets.
"This launch begins a new era for ULA and for the country," said Tory Bruno, ULA's president and CEO.

NASA Invites Media to First Astrobotic, ULA Robotic Artemis Moon Launch

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Freitag, November 3, 2023

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Carrying NASA and commercial payloads, Astrobotic will launch its Peregrine lander on United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan rocket no earlier than Sunday, Dec. 24, from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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Carrying NASA and commercial payloads, Astrobotic will launch its Peregrine lander on United Launch Alliance's (ULA) Vulcan rocket no earlier than Sunday, Dec. 24, from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
The NASA payloads aboard the lunar lander aim to help the agency develop capabilities needed to explore the Moon under Artemis ahead of sending astronauts to the lunar surface.
Media prelaunch and launch activities will take place at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
U.S. media must apply by Friday, Dec. 8, and international media must apply by Thursday, Nov. 9.

Cislunar Infrastructure Industry Research Report 2023: Established Commercial Players and Legacy Companies Account for 65% of the Market, and NewSpace/Startup Companies Accounting for 35% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Dienstag, Oktober 10, 2023

The European region is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing cislunar infrastructure, thanks to its abundant cislunar infrastructure players and robust international collaborations.

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The European region is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing cislunar infrastructure, thanks to its abundant cislunar infrastructure players and robust international collaborations.
Within Europe, the Rest-of-Europe segment leads the charge in the burgeoning cislunar infrastructure market, set to surge at a noteworthy CAGR of 13.18%.
In the global cislunar infrastructure market, established commercial players and legacy companies account for 65% of the market, and NewSpace Companies and Startups account for 35% of the market.
The primordial established commercial players and legacy companies are SpaceX, Northrop Grumman, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance (ULA), Lockheed Martin, and Thales Alenia Space.

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches First Mission in Partnership with Amazon

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Freitag, Oktober 6, 2023

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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Protoflight mission for Amazon's Project Kuiper lifted off on Oct. 6 at 2:06 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To date, ULA has launched 158 times with 100 percent mission success. The Protoflight launch is the first mission in a broader commercial partnership between ULA and Amazon to launch the majority of the Project Kuiper constellation.

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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Protoflight mission for Amazon's Project Kuiper lifted off on Oct. 6 at 2:06 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
The Protoflight launch is the first mission in a broader commercial partnership between ULA and Amazon to launch the majority of the Project Kuiper constellation.
"We have worked diligently in partnership with the Project Kuiper team to launch this important mission that will help connect the world.
ULA's next launch is the inaugural Vulcan mission from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.