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United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Advanced Weather Satellite GOES-T

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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"Thank you to NASA, NOAA and our mission partners for your teamwork to launch this important mission.

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  • "Thank you to NASA, NOAA and our mission partners for your teamwork to launch this important mission.
  • This successful launch adds to the GOES-R series, the Western Hemisphere's most sophisticated weather observation and environmental monitoring system," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
  • This was the 92nd launch of an Atlas V rocket and 22nd mission launched on an Atlas V in partnership with NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP).
  • 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, ULA Launch NOAA's Newest Earth Observing Satellite

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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The newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-T, launched on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocketfrom Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

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  • The newest Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, GOES-T, launched on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocketfrom Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • The GOES program also predicts space weather near Earth that can interfere with satellite electronics, GPS, and radio communications.
  • "This launch continues a 48-year history of NOAA, NASA, industry, and academia working together on geostationary satellite observations," said John Gagosian, director of NASA's Joint Agency Satellite Division.
  • NASA's Launch Services Program, based at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, provided launch management for the mission.

NOAA's GOES-T Weather Satellite, Built by Lockheed Martin, Successfully Launches

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Wednesday, March 2, 2022
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"GOES-T's launch is the culmination of innovative engineering, science and strong teamwork between NASA, NOAA and Lockheed Martin," said Jagdeep Shergill, Lockheed Martin's GOES-R chief engineer and program manager.

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  • "GOES-T's launch is the culmination of innovative engineering, science and strong teamwork between NASA, NOAA and Lockheed Martin," said Jagdeep Shergill, Lockheed Martin's GOES-R chief engineer and program manager.
  • Before it starts collecting and sharing critical weather data, the satellite's journey to space began in Littleton, Colorado, where it was designed and built by Lockheed Martin engineers.
  • Beyond the GOES-R series, Lockheed Martin looks forward to continued partnership with NASA and NOAA as they look ahead to future weather and climate missions.
  • For over 50 years, Lockheed Martin has built and launched more than 120 weather and environmental spacecraft for our government's civil and military agencies.

United Launch Alliance Set to Launch GOES-T Mission for NOAA and NASA

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Saturday, February 26, 2022
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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Feb. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is in final preparations to launch the GOES-T mission for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Feb. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is in final preparations to launch the GOES-T mission for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA.
  • The launch, managed by NASA's Launch Services Program (LSP) based at Kennedy Space Center, is on track for March 1 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • "We are excited to launch the GOES-T spacecraft for our NASA and NOAA mission partners.
  • This mission will be the 92nd launch of the Atlas V rocket, and the 22nd Atlas V launch in partnership with LSP.

Advanced Space Completes Milestone Testing for its Mission to the Moon

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Friday, February 18, 2022
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Space LLC., a leading commercial space tech solutions company, had a successful test last week for CAPSTONE, a NASA-funded mission to the Moon.

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  • WESTMINSTER, Colo., Feb. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Space LLC., a leading commercial space tech solutions company, had a successful test last week for CAPSTONE, a NASA-funded mission to the Moon.
  • Advanced Space owns and operates the CAPSTONE mission, a trailblazing pathfinder for the Gateway.
  • "These tests confirm our Advanced Space team is ready for launch," said Bradley Cheetham, Advanced Space CEO.
  • Advanced Space is dedicated to improving flight dynamics technology development and expedited turn-key missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Astra Awarded VADR Contract by NASA

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Astra Space, Inc. (Astra) (Nasdaq: ASTR), today announced the award of the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) Launch Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for future task orders, which have not yet been issued.

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  • Astra Space, Inc. (Astra) (Nasdaq: ASTR), today announced the award of the Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) Launch Services Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for future task orders, which have not yet been issued.
  • This new contract is in addition to the four launches NASA has already contracted with Astra for delivery this year.
  • It is an honor to expand our partnership with NASA, said Martin Attiq, Chief Business Officer of Astra.
  • This new contract streamlines the contract process and allows Astra to deliver the most cost-efficient dedicated access among proven launch systems more rapidly than before.

NASA Selects Virgin Orbit to Provide Future Launch Services Through VADR Contract

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Virgin Orbit announced today its selection by NASAs Launch Services Program to provide launch services for the agencys Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated Rideshare (VADR) missions.

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  • Virgin Orbit announced today its selection by NASAs Launch Services Program to provide launch services for the agencys Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated Rideshare (VADR) missions.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220127005783/en/
    This contract award is a great step forward for commercial space, said Dan Hart, CEO of Virgin Orbit.
  • The VADR contract vehicle now provides a platform for NASA to more easily contract for flights on our LauncherOne service.
  • Virgin Orbit has already launched thirteen satellites to space for NASA through programs like the Venture Class Launch Services program and the CubeSat Launch Initiative.

12 Companies to Provide Venture Class Launch Services for NASA

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected 12 companies to provide launch services for the agency's Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare ( VADR ) missions, providing new opportunities for science and technology payloads and fostering a growing U.S. commercial launch market.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected 12 companies to provide launch services for the agency's Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare ( VADR ) missions, providing new opportunities for science and technology payloads and fostering a growing U.S. commercial launch market.
  • "We are incredibly excited to announce the awardees for VADR from a broad range of established and emerging launch providers and launch service aggregators and brokers," said Bradley Smith, director of launch services at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • The VADR acquisition builds on previous procurement efforts such as the Venture Class Launch Services (VCLS) and VCLS Demo 2 contracts, which are fostering development of new, small launch vehicles for NASA payloads.
  • Firm-fixed-price task orders will be issued to provide the launch services under these contracts for NASA and NASA-sponsored missions.

NASA Invites Media to NOAA's Weather Observing Satellite Launch

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Monday, December 27, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Media accreditation is now open for the upcoming launch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-T satellite, the Western Hemisphere's most advanced weather observing and environmental monitoring system.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Media accreditation is now open for the upcoming launch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-T satellite, the Western Hemisphere's most advanced weather observing and environmental monitoring system.
  • GOES-T is scheduled to launch March 1, 2022, on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
  • Media prelaunch and launch activities will take place at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • Media wishing to take part in person must apply for credentials at:
    International media residing in the United States must apply by Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022.

Caregility, Sterling Heritage, Ironbow and ThunderCat Technology Awarded TeleCare Companion IDIQ Contract by Veterans Affairs

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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EATONTOWN, N.J., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Caregility Corporation,in partnership with ThunderCat Technology, Sterling Heritage, and Iron Bow Healthcare, announces the companies have been awarded an IDIQ contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) for the TeleCare Companion Patient Observation Support and Services Program.

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  • EATONTOWN, N.J., Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Caregility Corporation,in partnership with ThunderCat Technology, Sterling Heritage, and Iron Bow Healthcare, announces the companies have been awarded an IDIQ contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program Contracting Activity Central (PCAC) for the TeleCare Companion Patient Observation Support and Services Program.
  • ThunderCat Technology , also an SDVOSB, will offer program and project management and serve as technology provider.
  • Iron Bow Healthcare will provide help desk services to drive clinician and patient adoption and support.
  • Together, the companies bring extensive technology and implementation expertise and analyst-vetted virtual care solutions to VA telehealth program efforts.