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United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Critical Space Surveillance Mission for U.S. Space Force

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Samstag, Januar 22, 2022
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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the USSF-8 mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command lifted off on Jan. 21 at 2:00 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To date ULA has launched 148 times with 100 percent mission success.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the USSF-8 mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Commandlifted off on Jan. 21 at 2:00 p.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • The USSF-8 mission was successfully delivered to near-geosynchronous orbit after a nearly 7-hour mission," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
  • "We want to thank the U.S. Space Force and our mission partners for their teamwork for the successful launch and delivery to orbit."
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    With more than a century of combined heritage, ULA is the nation's most experienced and reliable launch service provider.

TuxCare Providing Critical Security Patches for ULA Rocket Launch for U.S. Space Force

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Freitag, Januar 21, 2022
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TuxCare , the enterprise Linux support and services company and home of KernelCare Enterprise live patching service, provided critical security patches for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket launch today.

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  • TuxCare , the enterprise Linux support and services company and home of KernelCare Enterprise live patching service, provided critical security patches for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket launch today.
  • This USSF-8 mission includes an attachment of a U.S. Space Force payload related to national security.
  • This launch of the U.S. national security mission for the Space Force's Space Systems Command marks the 148th flight for the ULA and the 93rd national security mission.
  • We are honored that the U.S. Space Force has entrusted ULA to participate in these critical missions.

United Launch Alliance to Launch USSF-8 Mission in Support of National Security

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Mittwoch, Januar 19, 2022
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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is in final preparations to launch the USSF-8 mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is in final preparations to launch the USSF-8 mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command.
  • The launch is on track for Jan. 21, 2022 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • "Our first launch of 2022 will deliver space surveillance assets that expand the capabilities of the U.S. Space Force in support of national security," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
  • We want to thank our mission partners for their continued teamwork as we complete the final preparations for launch."

Astro Pak Promotes Jonathan Hopkins to VP of Operations - Cleanroom Services

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Donnerstag, Dezember 16, 2021
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COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Astro Pak has promoted Jonathan Hopkins to the newly created position of Vice President of Operations Cleanroom Services.

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  • COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Astro Pak has promoted Jonathan Hopkins to the newly created position of Vice President of Operations Cleanroom Services.
  • Mr. Hopkins joined Astro Pak as the GM for the Florida cleanroom, leading the build-out of the then-new facility as well as its staffing.
  • As VP of Operations Cleanroom Services, Mr. Hopkins now oversees the operations of the company's two cleanroom facilities, the Florida location as well as its counterpart in California.
  • Astro Pak has been the leading provider of passivation, high purity and precision cleaning services in North America since 1959.

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Critical National Security Mission direct to GEO

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Dienstag, Dezember 7, 2021
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STP-3 marked ULA's longest duration mission at seven hours and 10 minutes until spacecraft separation.

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  • STP-3 marked ULA's longest duration mission at seven hours and 10 minutes until spacecraft separation.
  • "Thank you to our U.S. Space Force, NASA and industry teammates for their tremendous partnership in successfully delivering STP-3 to orbit."
  • The GPS Enhanced Navigation Development Project provides increased spacecraft insertion accuracies a critical addition to this direct to long-duration mission.
  • 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).

United Launch Alliance to Launch STP-3 Mission in Support of National Security

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Freitag, Dezember 3, 2021
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The launch is on track for Dec. 5, 2021 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

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  • The launch is on track for Dec. 5, 2021 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • "STP-3 is a unique mission as the Atlas V will deliver STP-3 directly into Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO).
  • "We are proud to work alongside our mission partners to prepare to launch this challenging mission and thank them 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).

Rocket Lab Closes Acquisition Of Space Hardware Company Planetary Systems Corporation

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Mittwoch, Dezember 1, 2021
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Rocket Lab announced the execution of the agreement to acquire PSC on 15 November, 2021 pending certain closing conditions.

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  • Rocket Lab announced the execution of the agreement to acquire PSC on 15 November, 2021 pending certain closing conditions.
  • Rocket Lab CEO and founder, Peter Beck, says: Easier and faster access to space relies on proven, affordable hardware being available at scale.
  • Were thrilled to welcome PSC to the team and further strengthen our position as a leading end-to-end space company.
  • Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company with an established track record of mission success.

NASA Sets Live Launch Coverage for Laser Communications Demonstration

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Dienstag, November 30, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is taking a step toward the next era of space communications with the launch of its Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) on Sunday, Dec. 5.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is taking a step toward the next era of space communications with the launch of its Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) on Sunday, Dec. 5.
  • Live coverage of the launch is scheduled to air on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA App beginning at 3:30 a.m. EST.
  • STP-3 will launch on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape CanaveralSpaceForce Station in Florida.
  • Take an inside look into the development of LCRD with a laser communications show from NASA EDGE.

Rocket Lab to Acquire Space Hardware Company Planetary Systems Corporation

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Montag, November 15, 2021
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB ) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC), a Maryland-based spacecraft separation systems company, for $42 million in cash and 1,720,841 shares of the Companys common stock, plus the potential for an additional 956,023 shares of common stock for a performance earnout based on PSCs CY 2022 and 2023 financial results.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB ) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Planetary Systems Corporation (PSC), a Maryland-based spacecraft separation systems company, for $42 million in cash and 1,720,841 shares of the Companys common stock, plus the potential for an additional 956,023 shares of common stock for a performance earnout based on PSCs CY 2022 and 2023 financial results.
  • The acquisition will enable Rocket Lab to leverage PSCs strong brand and quality product offering of lightweight, cost-effective, and flight proven hardware across its vertically integrated Space Systems division of Photon satellite buses and spacecraft components solutions.
  • Now, we are delighted to be joining the team at Rocket Lab to deliver the next evolution in space systems."
  • Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company with an established track record of mission success.

NASA to Host Briefing on Laser Communications Demonstration

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Mittwoch, November 10, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EST Tuesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the agency's upcoming laser communications technology demonstration.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will hold a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EST Tuesday, Nov. 16, to discuss the agency's upcoming laser communications technology demonstration.
  • The Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD)will be NASA's first end-to-end laser relay system, sending and receivingdata over invisible infrared lasersat a rate of 1.2 gigabits per secondfromgeosynchronous orbitto Earth.
  • With data rates 10 to 100 times higher than traditional radio frequency systems, laser communications systems will provide future missions with extraordinary data capabilities.
  • Directly following the teleconference, at 2 p.m., NASA Television, the NASA App , and the agency's website will air a NASA Edge laser communications show.