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Sierra Space Reinvents Space Transportation with Dream Chaser®

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024
Technology, Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Public Policy, Government, Defense, Other Science, Research, Other Defense, Contracts, White House, Federal Government, Hardware, Science, Satellite, Radiation, SSPF, International Space Station, United Launch Alliance, Freezing, NASA, ULA, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser, Partnership, Spacecraft, Fahrenheit, Environment, TVAC, Shooting Star, Vulcan Centaur, Vibration, Multimedia, Glenn Research Center, Temperature, Next, Communications satellite

“Successful completion of an incredibly rigorous environmental testing campaign in close partnership with NASA is a significant milestone and puts Dream Chaser on track for operations later this year,” said Sierra Space CEO, Tom Vice.

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  • “Successful completion of an incredibly rigorous environmental testing campaign in close partnership with NASA is a significant milestone and puts Dream Chaser on track for operations later this year,” said Sierra Space CEO, Tom Vice.
  • Next, the Sierra Space and NASA test teams transported the vehicles to the In-Space Propulsion Facility at Armstrong for thermal vacuum or “TVAC” testing.
  • Sierra Space is releasing some stunning new imagery with this announcement and you can download it here .
  • Dream Chaser and Shooting Star will soon be transported to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and staged inside the storied Space Systems Processing Facility (SSPF) – originally built to be the last stop for components of the International Space Station – for final integration and testing.

Sierra Space Continues to Lead the Industry in the Development of the First Business-Ready Commercial Space Station

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024
Research, Technology, Other Defense, Engineering, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, Science, Defense, ISS, CLD, LEO, International Space Station, Orbital, Commercial, Next Step, NASA, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser, Partnership, Orbit, Freedom, Collaboration, Multimedia, Blue Origin, UBP, Architecture, UPB

Sierra Space is the only space company that has advanced to full-scale structural testing of commercial space station technology.

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  • Sierra Space is the only space company that has advanced to full-scale structural testing of commercial space station technology.
  • The test article, currently in assembly, is equivalent to one third the volume of the entire International Space Station (ISS).
  • “Sierra Space’s expandable space station technology, based on the LIFE habitat product line, leverage a discriminating technology that has no equal.
  • Sierra Space is also continuing its LIFE10 development and testing campaign with two additional tests planned for 2024.

Godspeed Capital and Special Aerospace Services (“SAS”) Announce Partnership Establishing a New Space, Hypersonics, and Missile Defense Technology and Solutions Platform

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Mercoledì, Aprile 17, 2024
Defense, Other Defense, Finance, Asset Management, Engineering, Professional Services, Aerospace, Manufacturing, CFO, Intelligence, Missile Defense Agency, Discovery Air, Defense Logistics Agency, NASA, ULA, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Communication, Partnership, Entrepreneurship, SAS, SAIC, Government, Northrop Grumman, Multimedia, Blue Origin, Scandinavian Airlines, Godspeed, Female, Growth, Latham & Watkins

Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed”), a lower middle market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, today announced a partnership with Special Aerospace Services (“SAS”) to form a high-end space engineering, defense, and communications technology solutions platform designed to serve the critical needs of U.S. Defense & Intelligence Agencies, as well as commercial space customers.

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  • Godspeed Capital Management LP (“Godspeed”), a lower middle market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, today announced a partnership with Special Aerospace Services (“SAS”) to form a high-end space engineering, defense, and communications technology solutions platform designed to serve the critical needs of U.S. Defense & Intelligence Agencies, as well as commercial space customers.
  • Bulk will be joined by veteran CFO Warren Kohm, who brings over two decades of financial leadership experience in rapid growth-oriented defense and intelligence technology and related commercial markets.
  • “Godspeed has significant expertise building and scaling technology solutions-focused platforms serving commercial as well as Intelligence and Defense customers.
  • “Together in partnership with Heather and the Godspeed team, I look forward to helping the platform grow and scale as a true leader in the Space and Missile Defense market sectors.”
    SAS was advised by Cascadia Capital and Godspeed Capital was advised by Latham & Watkins LLP.

Champions Crowned at AFA StellarXplorers 2023-2024 National Finals

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Venerdì, Aprile 26, 2024
Stellar, Irvine High School, Organization, Atmosphere of Earth, L3Harris Technologies, United Launch Alliance, Tiger, Sierra Nevada Corporation, ULA, Flying Tigers, AGI, United States Space Force, STEM, Engineering, Science, AFA, Lockheed Martin, Student, Aviation, Edmond North High School, Tourism

ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Crewmates" from Irvine High School in Irvine, Calif., are the champions of AFA's 2023-2024 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- "The Crewmates" from Irvine High School in Irvine, Calif., are the champions of AFA's 2023-2024 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition.
  • Ten teams qualified for the National Finals, a challenging, two-day competition held April 18-20 at the Denver Sheraton Tech Center Hotel in Greenwood Village, Colo.
  • "Denver and its surrounding area is a hub for the aerospace industry, making it an ideal location to host the StellarXplorers National Finals," said Rebecca Dalton, Director of StellarXplorers.
  • Other top finishers from this season's StellarXplorers National Finals Competition included:
    The second-place "Stellar Strikers" from Edmond North High School in Edmond, Okla.

Sierra Space Ghost Enters Flight Test Enabling Global Payload Delivery in 90 Minutes

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Lunedì, Aprile 8, 2024
Aerospace, Technology, Manufacturing, Transport, Satellite, Military, Other Defense, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Defense, Contracts, Engineering, Altitude, Freedom, Space Florida, Spacecraft, Architecture, Sierra Nevada Corporation, LLF, Multimedia, Sikorsky S-76, Orbital, Orbit, Communications satellite

(Photo: Sierra Space)

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  • (Photo: Sierra Space)
    This new technology propels Sierra Space into a new era of national security space and space logistics, promising to redefine the way critical defense supplies are delivered across the globe.
  • The Sierra Space Ghost Beta decelerator, part of the company’s recently announced Sierra Space Axelerator™ incubator , is a cutting-edge thermal protection system tailored for the safe return of small payloads from space.
  • Last month, the first drop test of the Sierra Space Ghost was completed in Florida, enabling Sierra Space test engineers to fully understand the flight characteristics of the system and how recovery operations can be rapidly completed on the ground.
  • “We envision having an inventory of Sierra Space Ghost vehicles strategically positioned and readily accessible and deployable within 90 minutes to critical locations anywhere on Earth.

Voyager Space Names Neeraj Gupta Chief Strategy Officer

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Lunedì, Aprile 8, 2024
Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream, Senior, CSO, Government, Engineering, Development, Management

DENVER, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Neeraj Gupta as the company's Chief Strategy Officer.

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  • DENVER, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager), a global leader in space exploration, today announced the appointment of Neeraj Gupta as the company's Chief Strategy Officer.
  • "Voyager is continuing to push the boundaries of space exploration, and I'm confident Neeraj will propel us to new heights," said Dylan Taylor, CEO and Chairman, Voyager Space.
  • Prior to Voyager, Neeraj was the Senior Vice President and General Manager for Space Destinations at Sierra Space, where he was responsible for the overall business sector's activities and performance, including the products and services provided.
  • "It's abundantly clear that Voyager is doing something different and is well positioned to be a leader of the growing space economy," said Neeraj Gupta.

Sierra Space Unveils the Revolutionary Eclipse Satellite Bus Line: Introducing Velocity, Horizon, and Titan

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Venerdì, Aprile 5, 2024
Technology, Other Defense, Engineering, Satellite, Other Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, Defense, Eclipse, LEO, MEO, Freedom, Rendezvous, Orbit, Space, Sierra Nevada Corporation, GEO, Multimedia, Velocity, Orbital, Government, Communications satellite

The Sierra Space Eclipse bus line comprises three distinct classes tailored to a wide range of missions: Eclipse Velocity, Eclipse Horizon, and Eclipse Titan, each designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the modern space industry.

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  • The Sierra Space Eclipse bus line comprises three distinct classes tailored to a wide range of missions: Eclipse Velocity, Eclipse Horizon, and Eclipse Titan, each designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the modern space industry.
  • “At Sierra Space, we are committed to innovating at speed,” said Sierra Space CEO Tom Vice.
  • “The Sierra Space Eclipse line is a testament to our dedication to innovation, offering scalable solutions that can meet the needs of tomorrow's space missions today.
  • Sierra Space has a legacy of nearly 30 years of experience designing, manufacturing and successfully delivering space systems, components, and spacecraft on-orbit.

Amish Patel Joins Sierra Space as Chief Operating Officer

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Giovedì, Marzo 28, 2024
Engineering, Satellite, Technology, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Other Transport, Freedom, Singer Vehicle Design, Business, Indiana University, University, Information system, L3Harris Technologies, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Dream Chaser, Multimedia, Rocket Lab, SpaceX, Kelley School of Business, Orbital

Sierra Space , a leading commercial space-tech company and next generation defense-tech prime building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and protect the freedom of economic activity in the Orbital Age®, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amish Patel as Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Sierra Space , a leading commercial space-tech company and next generation defense-tech prime building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and protect the freedom of economic activity in the Orbital Age®, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amish Patel as Chief Operating Officer.
  • In his new role, Amish will oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, including purview over Sierra Space’s global supply chain and manufacturing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327862906/en/
    Amish Patel has joined Sierra Space as the company's Chief Operating Officer (PHOTO: SIERRA SPACE)
    With nearly two decades of extensive experience in supply chain and operations spanning various industries including aerospace and automotive, Amish brings a wealth of high-tech operational expertise to his new appointment.
  • “I am honored to join Sierra Space at such an exciting time in the aerospace industry,” said Amish Patel.

Sierra Space Solar Panels Providing Power for LizzieSat™ in Low Earth Orbit

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Mercoledì, Marzo 20, 2024
Engineering, Technology, Satellite, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Hardware, Sidus, Intelligence, Partnership, Agriculture, Ridesharing, Risk, CO, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Multimedia, Space Platform

Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, has achieved yet another milestone in space technology by providing the cutting-edge solar technology that powers Sidus Space’s first LizzieSat™ satellite, which successfully launched and deployed to Low Earth Orbit on March 4 as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission.

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  • Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, has achieved yet another milestone in space technology by providing the cutting-edge solar technology that powers Sidus Space’s first LizzieSat™ satellite, which successfully launched and deployed to Low Earth Orbit on March 4 as part of SpaceX’s Transporter-10 Rideshare mission.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320453192/en/
    Sierra Space delivered cutting-edge solar technology to Sidus Space - a full shipset of eight deployable solar panels and one top plate - in a record 49 days from order to shipment.
  • The solar panel shipset, tailored to LizzieSat’s unique specifications, included Sierra Space’s proprietary high-density cells mounted onto substrates meticulously crafted by Sierra Space engineers.
  • “The successful collaboration between Sierra Space and Sidus Space exemplifies the spirit of innovation and partnership that drives our industry forward.

Sierra Space Axelerator™ Unveiled: Pioneering the Future of Defense Technology with Groundbreaking Innovations

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Martedì, Marzo 12, 2024
Hardware, Contracts, Security, Aerospace, Satellite, Manufacturing, Technology, Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Transport, Science, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Research, RPO, Environment, STAR, Space Development Agency, Atmosphere, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Safety, Multimedia, Video game

Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced today the launch of Sierra Space Axelerator™, an innovation-at-speed incubator designed to fast-track the development of revolutionary defense technologies and mission solutions.

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  • Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced today the launch of Sierra Space Axelerator™, an innovation-at-speed incubator designed to fast-track the development of revolutionary defense technologies and mission solutions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312154974/en/
    The company unveiled its Sierra Space Axelerator™ product line on Tuesday, showcasing new rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) technology with Spectre (left) and proprietary deployable decelerator technology with Ghost (right).
  • (Photo: Sierra Space)
    The first marvel to emerge from Axelerator is Sierra Space Ghost, a state-of-the-art space delivery system engineered to safely return objects from space – and through space – directly to precise locations on Earth.
  • Sierra Space Spectre embodies the pinnacle of innovation, equipped to perform complex tasks in the challenging environment of space with unmatched accuracy and flexibility.