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Alivi Health Appoints Shea Long as Chief Product Officer

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Venerdì, Maggio 3, 2024
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Alivi Health, a leading provider of specialty benefits, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shea Long as Chief Product Officer (CPO).

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  • Alivi Health, a leading provider of specialty benefits, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shea Long as Chief Product Officer (CPO).
  • Long's exceptional track record in healthcare innovation, product management, and go-to-market strategies makes him the perfect fit for this position.
  • Before joining Alivi Health, Long served as the Head of Commercial Innovation at Centene, where he spearheaded the implementation of technology-based solutions to enhance health outcomes, optimize resource utilization, and improve customer satisfaction metrics.
  • As Caleb Rojas, President of Alivi Health, expressed, "Shea's reputation in the industry precedes him, and we are thrilled to have him on board as our Chief Product Officer.

Rocket Lab Selected by Space Systems Command to Build and Launch Spacecraft for Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) Mission

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced that it has been selected for a $32M U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) contract to deliver the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced that it has been selected for a $32M U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) contract to deliver the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.
  • The mission will see Rocket Lab design, build, launch, and operate a rendezvous proximity operation (RPO) capable spacecraft.
  • The mission was contracted under Rocket Lab National Security, a wholly owned subsidiary that serves the U.S. and its allies with responsive and reliable launch services, spacecraft manufacturing, and space systems capabilities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411809011/en/
    Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle will be used to launch a Rocket Lab-built spacecraft for the Space Systems Command VICTUS HAZE mission.

BAE Systems-built weather satellite launches as part of U.S. Space Force environmental monitoring program

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
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BROOMFIELD, Colo.,  April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems' (LON: BA) Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M) satellite was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today. The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command next-generation operational environmental satellite system will provide valuable data to help ensure the safety and success of warfighters as they carry out their missions around the world.  

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems' (LON: BA) Weather System Follow-on – Microwave (WSF-M) satellite was successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today.
  • The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command next-generation operational environmental satellite system will provide valuable data to help ensure the safety and success of warfighters as they carry out their missions around the world.
  • WSF-M also includes a government-built Energetic Charged Particle (ECP) sensor designed to detect space weather incidents that cause spacecraft anomalies.
  • "The launch of WSF-M represents a substantial advancement in our nation's space-based environmental monitoring capabilities," said Thai Sheridan, vice president & general manager of Military Space for BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems.

True Anomaly Selected for $30M Space Systems Command Contract in Support of VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space Mission

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Giovedì, Aprile 11, 2024
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- True Anomaly, Inc., the technology company developing advanced hardware and software systems to ensure the sustainable security of space, today announced it has been selected for a $30M U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command contract for the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.

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  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- True Anomaly, Inc. , the technology company developing advanced hardware and software systems to ensure the sustainable security of space, today announced it has been selected for a $30M U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command contract for the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.
  • The goal of VICTUS HAZE is to apply state-of-the-art, commercial products to provide highly capable solutions for future TacRS operations.
  • True Anomaly will leverage this launch provider's proven flight heritage to provide a low-risk, innovative answer to the TacRS mission set.
  • In addition to this VICTUS HAZE selection, True Anomaly was also recently awarded a $1.63M Direct to Phase II SBIR contract through the SpaceWERX TacRS Challenge.

U.S. Space Force Awards Rocket Lab Launch Contract for Space Test Program (STP)-S30

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Lunedì, Aprile 8, 2024
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced it has been awarded a $14.49 million task order by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to launch an Electron mission from Launch Complex 2.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced it has been awarded a $14.49 million task order by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to launch an Electron mission from Launch Complex 2.
  • The mission, called Space Test Program-30 (STP-S30) falls under the Space Systems Command (SSC) Assured Access to Space organization and is part of Orbital Services Program-4 (OSP-4).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408470615/en/
    Electron at Launch Complex 2 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
  • "Flexible, responsive, and reliable launch is critical to ensuring resilient space capabilities for the nation and we’re proud to deliver it to the Space Force once again with Electron,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck.

SAIC Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024 Results

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Lunedì, Marzo 18, 2024
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Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.

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  • Fiscal year 2024 consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal year 2023 consisted of 53 weeks with the extra week occurring in the fourth quarter.
  • Diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.74 compared to $1.34 in the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) was $1.43 for the quarter compared to $2.04 in the prior year quarter.
  • The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding during the quarter decreased to 52.7 million shares from 55.3 million during the prior year quarter.

SAIC Receives $444 Million Contract to Provide System Modernization for Space Launch Ranges

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Lunedì, Marzo 11, 2024
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Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded a $444 million contract to support Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization and Modification (DTAMM) for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Launch Deltas (SLDs) 30 and 45.

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  • Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC ) has been awarded a $444 million contract to support Digital Transformation, Acquisition, Modernization and Modification (DTAMM) for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command and Space Launch Deltas (SLDs) 30 and 45.
  • SAIC will support the modernization of the space launch range instrumentation.
  • Experts from SAIC and partners will collaborate to modernize antiquated instrumentation and processes to enable a faster and more integrated launch environment.
  • SAIC remains at the forefront of national priorities to explore, secure and influence space by leveraging industry expertise and legacy in this domain.

U.S. Space Force Awards Boeing WGS-12 Communications Satellite Production Contract

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Martedì, Marzo 5, 2024
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] received a $439.6 million contract to build the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] received a $439.6 million contract to build the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command.
  • The WGS constellation delivers vital high-capacity, secure, and resilient communications capabilities to the U.S. military and its allies.
  • Leveraging additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, agile development, and other advanced techniques, Boeing's WGS-12 communications satellite offers significant growth in system performance.
  • As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries.

BAE Systems selected to develop ground system prototype for U.S. Space Force missile warning system

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Mercoledì, Febbraio 28, 2024
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BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been selected by the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) to provide a prototype ground system for the U.S. Space Force's SSC Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Command and Control (FORGE C2) project.

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  • BROOMFIELD, Colo., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been selected by the Space Systems Command (SSC) Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC) to provide a prototype ground system for the U.S. Space Force's SSC Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution Command and Control (FORGE C2) project.
  • The goal of the FORGE C2 effort is to evolve the current ground architecture, leveraging newer technologies and architecture approaches.
  • BAE Systems will integrate proven capabilities into a prototype ground system that will allow the Space Force to provide command and control capabilities for Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) GEO (NGG) and Next-Generation OPIR Polar (NGP) systems as well as enabling the transition of the legacy Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) assets.
  • "The Space Force's ability to accurately and efficiently detect and track missile launches is of the utmost importance to our nation's ability to defend against these growing threats to national security," said Don Speranzini, vice president and general manager of Ground Systems & Services for BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems.

LeoLabs Appoints Commercial Space Executive Tony Frazier as Its New CEO

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Lunedì, Febbraio 26, 2024
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoLabs, the leading provider of integrated solutions that persistently monitor activity in space to reveal threats to safety and security, today announced Tony Frazier has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Tony will lead LeoLabs as it scales to become a critical mission partner for combined military space operations and next generation space safety systems.

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  • Tony will lead LeoLabs as it scales to become a critical mission partner for combined military space operations and next generation space safety systems.
  • "After my experience at Maxar, I was looking for a company bringing commercial innovation to a critical national security mission," said Tony.
  • "LeoLabs is delivering incredible capabilities in the emerging markets of space situational awareness and space domain awareness.
  • "LeoLabs has built the right capabilities at the right time to become a critical mission partner for U.S., allied, and commercial space operators.