Space program of the United States

Ball Aerospace Successfully Completes Airborne Flights of Small Instruments to Enable Future Landsat Missions

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Landsat program, Space program of the United States, Spacecraft, Satellite imagery, Landsat 8, Geographic data and information, Landsat 9, Oli, Google Earth

The Landsat program is a series of Earth-observing satellite missions jointly managed by NASA and the USGS.

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  • The Landsat program is a series of Earth-observing satellite missions jointly managed by NASA and the USGS.
  • "Working closely with the Land Imaging community, we successfully demonstrated the capabilities of the compact REMI-AB and CHPS-AB instruments," said Dr. Makenzie Lystrup, vice president and general manager, Civil Space, Ball Aerospace.
  • These technology demonstrations would enable a flexible and sustainable next generation architecture for the Landsat program.
  • Ball Aerospace has contributed to the continuity of the current Landsat program with the Ball-built OLI flying on the Landsat 8 satellite and having delivered the OLI-2 instrument for Landsat 9.

US Department of the Air Force-Boeing X-37B Team Wins Collier Trophy for Aerospace Excellence

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Thursday, August 13, 2020
Space program of the United States, Aviation, Aircraft, Collier Trophy, Boeing X-37, National Aeronautic Association, Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, Global Positioning System, Wideband Global Satcom, DARPA

The National Aeronautic Association is awarding the 2019 Collier to the X-37B for advancing the performance, efficiency and safety of air and space vehicles.

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  • The National Aeronautic Association is awarding the 2019 Collier to the X-37B for advancing the performance, efficiency and safety of air and space vehicles.
  • "Underscoring the importance of space to the nation, the Collier Trophy celebrates the record-setting mission of the X-37B," said Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett.
  • This is the ninth Collier Trophy shared by the U.S Department of the Air Force and its forerunners, and Boeing and its legacy companies.
  • Prior shared wins include iconic air and space achievements like the B-52, X-15, Global Positioning System and the C-17 Globemaster III.

NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station to Answer Girl Scouts' Questions

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Friday, August 7, 2020
Articles, Education, Space program of the United States, Science education, Girl Scouts of the USA, Christopher Cassidy, Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts from across the nation will pose questions next week to NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Scouts from across the nation will pose questions next week to NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station .
  • Cassidy will answer prerecorded questions selected from the 1.7 million girls who are members of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America.
  • Girl Scouts works to provide girls in grades K-12 with engaging opportunities that increase their interest in STEM, including space science badges, training, and events that inspire them to explore space science.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Space Cafe India Launches With Dr KC Scholarship Awards to Top Indian Women Scholars

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Kalpana Chawla, Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, Astronauts, Chawla, Kalpana, Space program of the United States, Aviation, International Space University

The Kalpana Chawla Project for Innovation, Entrepreneurism and Space Studies at the International Space University (also known as the Dr. KC Scholars) has been established to honor the Indian-American Astronaut Dr. Kalpana Chawla.

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  • The Kalpana Chawla Project for Innovation, Entrepreneurism and Space Studies at the International Space University (also known as the Dr. KC Scholars) has been established to honor the Indian-American Astronaut Dr. Kalpana Chawla.
  • Since 2017, the Dr. KC Scholars has been funding young Indian women of talent to attend the ISU.
  • Space Cafe India provides a platform where space issues are examined from multiple perspectives, to promote dialogue and to focus attention on critical space topics.
  • We further plan to promote the Dr. KC Scholarship project that offers select, but extremely talented Indian women to attend ISUs Space Studies Program.

NASA Astronaut Aboard Space Station Answers STEM Students' Questions

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students participating in Space Station Explorers STEM programs across the nation will pose questions this week to NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students participating in Space Station Explorers STEM programs across the nation will pose questions this week to NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station .
  • Cassidywill answer prerecorded questions from students participating in Space Station Explorers STEM programs through the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, the organization tasked by NASA to manage U.S. National Laboratory research on the space station.
  • Each month during the 2020-2021 school year, educators may use lesson plans, information on space station experiments, and various space station resources to excite the Artemis Generation of explorers.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Nicox: Implementation of a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvreux

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Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Financial markets, Spacecraft, Kepler Cheuvreux, NicOx, Market liquidity, Space program of the United States, Euronext, Kepler space telescope, Uncrewed spacecraft

Nicox SA (Euronext Paris: FR0013018124, COX), an international ophthalmology company, announced today that it will implement a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvreux, effective as of August 5, 2020, with respect to Nicox shares listed on Euronext Paris.

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  • Nicox SA (Euronext Paris: FR0013018124, COX), an international ophthalmology company, announced today that it will implement a liquidity contract with Kepler Cheuvreux, effective as of August 5, 2020, with respect to Nicox shares listed on Euronext Paris.
  • The implementation of this liquidity contract, pursuant to the authorization granted by the fifth resolution of the ordinary shareholder meeting of June 16, 2020, will be carried out in accordance with the legal provisions in force and, more specifically, with the provisions of Regulation (EU) No.
  • The following resources have been allocated to the liquidity account:
    The execution of the liquidity contract may be suspended under the conditions described in Article 5 of AMF decision no.
  • The execution of the liquidity contract may also be suspended in the following circumstances:
    by Kepler Cheuvreux, when the sums due to Kepler Cheuvreux under the liquidity contract have not been paid on the payment date as stated in the invoice provided by Kepler Cheuvreux, and
    The liquidity contract may be terminated subject to the following conditions:
    at any time by Nicox, subject to two (2) business days' notice
    Nicox S.A. is an ophthalmology company developing innovative solutions to help maintain vision and improve ocular health.

United Launch Alliance Atlas V Successfully Launches Mars 2020 Mission for NASA

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Mars 2020 mission with the Perseverance rover for NASA, lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 on July 30 at 7:50 a.m. EDT.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Mars 2020 mission with the Perseverance rover for NASA, lifted off from Space Launch Complex-41 on July 30 at 7:50 a.m. EDT.
  • The launch of this mission marks ULA's 20th trip to the red planet and the 85th successful launch of an Atlas V rocket.
  • "The complexity of the Mars 2020 mission proves ULA's acceptance of the most challenging launch requirements and we work togetherwith NASA to achieve them.
  • NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP) at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Floridaselected United Launch Alliance's (ULA's) proven Atlas V vehicle for this mission andis responsible for management and oversight of the Atlas V launch services.LSP selected this rocket because it has the right liftoff capability for the "heavy weight" requirements for NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover launch.

Genesis Energy, L.P. Implements Cost Savings Initiatives and Amends Senior Secured Credit Facility

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Thursday, July 30, 2020
Oil, Gas, Energy, Spacecraft, Spaceflight, Genesis, Space program of the United States

Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE: GEL) announced today that it has implemented certain cost savings measures that are expected to result in annual savings of approximately $38 million dollars starting in the third quarter of 2020.

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  • Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE: GEL) announced today that it has implemented certain cost savings measures that are expected to result in annual savings of approximately $38 million dollars starting in the third quarter of 2020.
  • In conjunction with these measures, Genesis has executed an amendment to its existing senior secured credit facility that will add back to Adjusted Consolidated EBITDA (as calculated under our senior secured credit facility) approximately $13.5 million dollars of one-time charges associated with our cost savings initiatives for the test period ending June 30, 2020 and for each of the following three test periods.
  • Genesis operations include offshore pipeline transportation, sodium minerals and sulfur services, marine transportation and onshore facilities and transportation.
  • Genesis operations are primarily located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, Wyoming and the Gulf of Mexico.

Veteran Astronaut Rex Walheim Retires from NASA

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Monday, July 27, 2020
Space program of the United States, Astronauts, NASA, Aquanauts, Rex J. Walheim, Johnson Space Center, Recipients of the Legion of Merit, STS-110

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Veteran astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Rex Walheim is leaving NASA on July 27 after almost 36 years of government service, 36 days in space and 36 hours walking in space.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Veteran astronaut and retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Rex Walheim is leaving NASA on July 27 after almost 36 years of government service, 36 days in space and 36 hours walking in space.
  • Since 2017, he has been deputy director of NASA Johnson Space Center's Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate.
  • "Rex has been a great leader both as an astronaut and as a leader in Johnson Space Center's flight operations and safety organizations," Johnson Space Center Direct Mark Geyer said.
  • "Rex is the kind of person that has great technical background but also shows that he cares about the workforce.

Aviation Scholars to Speak with NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

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Friday, July 10, 2020
Astronauts, Aquanauts, Space program of the United States, Space programs, Robert L. Behnken, NASA, Douglas G. Hurley

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Aviation scholars from across the nation will pose questions next week to NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, July 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Aviation scholars from across the nation will pose questions next week to NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station .
  • NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will answer prerecorded questions from students participating in the Experimental Aircraft Association's (EAA) Young Eagles Ray Aviation Scholars program.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • For nearly 20 years, astronauts have been continuously living and working on the space station, testing technologies, performing science and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth.