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AFA Announces 10 National Finalists for StellarXplorers IX

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Montag, Februar 27, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Force Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers IX National Finals Competition April 20-22, 2023.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Force Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers IX National Finals Competition April 20-22, 2023.
  • While some teams are returning to defend their winning titles, others are first-time qualifiers looking to claim the title of National Champions.
  • "We are incredibly proud of our finalists and all the teams that participated, and we expect this year's event to be nothing short of spectacular.
  • StellarXplorers is generously supported by the Air and Space Forces' STEM K-12 Office, L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin, United Launch Alliance, and BAE Systems.

ULA's Innovative Vulcan Rocket One Step Closer to Launch

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Freitag, Januar 13, 2023
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DECATUR, Ala., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket has begun its journey to the launch site in preparation for the first test flight. The certification flight one (Cert-1) rocket was completed, loaded onto the R/S RocketShip outside of ULA's rocket factory in Decatur, Ala. and is on a 2,000-mile voyage to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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  • DECATUR, Ala., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan Centaur rocket has begun its journey to the launch site in preparation for the first test flight.
  • "The first Vulcan is complete, and we look forward to the test flight this year.
  • Once RocketShip arrives in Cape Canaveral, the Vulcan hardware will be transferred to ULA facilities for inspections and processing ahead of launch preparations.
  • "The ULA team has worked tirelessly to complete the rocket for the first certification flight," said Mark Peller, vice president of Vulcan Development.

Space Launch Services Global Market Report 2022: Growing Regulations and Standardization of Space Travel Fuels Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Dienstag, Januar 3, 2023
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The global space launch services market size is expected to reach USD 42.9 billion by 2030, according to a new study.

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  • The global space launch services market size is expected to reach USD 42.9 billion by 2030, according to a new study.
  • Space launch services are a technology-fueled market with a focus on market players over growth strategies such as collaborating with space mission development companies to enable turnkey projects.
  • Government agency contracting, research grants and privately funded space missions are major factors promoting the growth of space launch services.
  • The global players include Airbus, Antrix Corporation, China Aerospace, Lockheed Martin, Mitsubishi Heavy, Northrop Grumman, Rocket Lab, Safran, and Space Exploration
    The publisher has segmented the space launch services market report based on payload, launch platform, launch vehicle, end-use, and region:
    Space Launch Services, Payload Outlook (Revenue - USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)

SES-21 Goes Operational to Serve the United States

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Donnerstag, Dezember 1, 2022
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Upon reaching its final fixed position and completing testing, SES will begin transitioning customers to the new satellite.

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  • Upon reaching its final fixed position and completing testing, SES will begin transitioning customers to the new satellite.
  • SES-21 will enable SES to continue delivering C-band broadcast and radio services to millions of American homes, as well as provide other critical network communications services to the United States.
  • SES-21 was successfully launched by United Launch Alliance (ULA) in tandem with SES-20 from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
  • More information on the SES-20 and SES-21 satellites can be found on the SES C-band in the U.S. newsroom .

NASA to Share First Results of Inflatable Heat Shield Technology Test

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Dienstag, November 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media briefing on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. EST to share early results from the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) technology demonstration.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media briefing on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. EST to share early results from the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) technology demonstration.
  • About one hour after launch aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket, the LOFTID inflatable heat shield deployed and began its demonstration.
  • The inflatable heat shield technology tested by LOFTID could improve landing capability on worlds with atmospheres, allowing the landing of heavier payloads and safe touchdown at higher altitudes than are currently accessible.
  • The LOFTID project is managed and funded through NASA's Technology Demonstration Missions program, part of the agency's Space Technology Mission Directorate.

United Launch Alliance Enables Advanced Weather Forecasting with Launch of Climate Monitoring Satellite for NOAA and NASA

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Donnerstag, November 10, 2022
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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)-2 mission for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and NASA's Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) lifted off on Nov. 10 at 1:49 a.m. PST from Space Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base. To date ULA has launched 155 times with 100 percent mission success.

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  • "We depend on accuracy and timeliness of weather prediction models for enhanced weather forecasting and climate observations.
  • Our ULA team is proud to launch the JPSS-2 mission that supports advanced forecasting of extreme weather and global climate monitoring," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
  • Successfully deploying these two payloads is a monumental achievement; thank you to our mission partners for their outstanding teamwork."
  • For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com , or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321).

NASA Updates Coverage of JPSS-2 Weather Satellite, LOFTID Tech Demo

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Montag, November 7, 2022
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JPSS will capture data to inform weather forecasts, helping scientists predict and prepare for extreme weather events.

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  • JPSS will capture data to inform weather forecasts, helping scientists predict and prepare for extreme weather events.
  • Live launch coverage will begin at 3:45 a.m. EST (12:45 a.m. PST) on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website, with additional events beginning Tuesday, Nov. 8.
  • NASA TV live coverage will begin at 3:45 a.m. EST (12:45 a.m. PST) Thursday, Nov. 10.
  • A "tech feed" of the launch without NASA TV commentary will be carried on the NASA TV media channel.

X-Bow Systems Announces Two New Advisory Board Members

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Mittwoch, Oktober 26, 2022
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- X-Bow Systems Inc. (X-Bow), a new non-traditional small business supplier of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) and defense technologies, announced today that Vice Admiral Terry Benedict, U.S. Navy (ret.), executive vice president for Naval, Nuclear, and Critical Infrastructure Programs at Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. and U.S. Air Force Colonel (ret.) Charlie Precourt, former vice president and general manager for Propulsion Systems at Northrop Grumman have joined X-Bow's Strategic Advisory Board.

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  • ), executive vice president for Naval, Nuclear, and Critical Infrastructure Programs at Systems Planning and Analysis (SPA), Inc. and U.S. Air Force Colonel (ret.)
  • Charlie Precourt, former vice president and general manager for Propulsion Systems at Northrop Grumman have joined X-Bow's Strategic Advisory Board.
  • He was associated with theNavy'sStrategic Systems Programs for 30 years, where he held 10 different positions, ultimately serving as director for eight years (2010-2018).
  • "We are honored and excited to haveboth Terry Benedictand Charlie Precourt as part of the X-Bow strategic advisory board," said Jason Hundley, CEO.

NASA Coverage Set for NOAA's Joint Polar Satellite System-2 Launch

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Samstag, Oktober 22, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) mission.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System-2 (JPSS-2) mission.
  • Live launch coverage will begin at 4:45 a.m. EDT (1:45 a.m. PDT) on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website, with prelaunch and science briefings beginning Friday, Oct. 28.
  • A "tech feed" of the launch without NASA TV commentary will be carried on the NASA TV media channel.
  • Follow countdown coverage on the JPSS-2 launch blog at:
    Members of the public can register to attend the JPSS-2 launch virtually.

ULA Sets Path Forward for Inaugural Vulcan Flight Test

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Mittwoch, Oktober 12, 2022
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Launch Alliance (ULA) is nearing completion of the development of the next-generation Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle and sets path for its first launch early next year.

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  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- United Launch Alliance (ULA) is nearing completion of the development of the next-generation Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle and sets path for its first launch early next year.
  • "We could not be more excited to be this close to seeing Vulcanlift off on its inaugural flight," said Tory Bruno, ULA's president and CEO.
  • "We look forward to the first flight as Vulcan offers all customers higher performance and greater affordability while continuing to deliver our unmatched reliability."
  • For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com , or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321).