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Rocket Lab Unveils Spacecraft Bus Lineup

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today introduced its family of spacecraft buses, consolidating the custom designs Rocket Lab has developed for multiple customers and missions.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today introduced its family of spacecraft buses, consolidating the custom designs Rocket Lab has developed for multiple customers and missions.
  • Photon was the start, but the Rocket Lab spacecraft family has grown,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck.
  • “We’ve struck the right balance between commonality to deliver cost-effective, rapid production and ensuring our spacecraft are configurable to suit unique and specific mission profiles.”
    Rocket Lab’s family of spacecraft includes:
    Photon: The original Rocket Lab spacecraft, Photon is the Company’s integrated launch-plus-spacecraft solution.
  • To support the rapid production of our family of spacecraft, Rocket Lab has established an advanced spacecraft development and manufacturing complex at the Company’s Long Beach headquarters.

Intelsat and Openserve Advance Connectivity Throughout South Africa

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Intelsat , operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, and South Africa’s largest telecommunications infrastructure provider Openserve renewed and expanded their longstanding relationship to include new hardware and satellite connectivity delivering even more reliable service around the country.

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  • Intelsat , operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, and South Africa’s largest telecommunications infrastructure provider Openserve renewed and expanded their longstanding relationship to include new hardware and satellite connectivity delivering even more reliable service around the country.
  • As part of the project, Intelsat will modernize more than 900 sites for Openserve, a subsidiary of Telkom SA SOC Ltd, that has the largest fixed broadband network in the country.
  • The project will improve performance of the network and help deliver higher throughputs to end customers at a lower cost.
  • “Through this renewed collaboration, Openserve will modernize its network infrastructure and tap into Intelsat’s advanced technology and global network, to deliver enhanced, highly reliable and dependable connectivity solutions that meet the evolving demands of enterprises, governments, businesses and communities across South Africa,” said Rhys Morgan, regional vice president EMEA sales, Intelsat.

Rocket Lab Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results, Issues Guidance for the First Quarter 2024 Including Sequential Revenue Growth Greater than 50 Percent

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck, said: “Rocket Lab had another strong year in 2023 across our launch and space systems businesses.

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  • Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck, said: “Rocket Lab had another strong year in 2023 across our launch and space systems businesses.
  • It was also a record year for securing Electron and HASTE contracts, with 25 new orbital and suborbital missions signed in 2023.
  • Electron successfully returned to flight in the fourth quarter, deploying a synthetic aperture radar satellite to orbit for Japanese constellation operator iQPS.
  • ET) today to discuss these business highlights and financial results for our fourth quarter, to provide our outlook for the first quarter, and other updates.

Solar Eclipse Viewing Information, News and Eclipse Countdown for 2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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Monday, February 26, 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass from southern Texas up through northern New England.

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  • On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will pass from southern Texas up through northern New England.
  • In preparation of this historic event, B&H Photo has launched a new Solar Eclipse Observing page, where enthusiasts can learn how to view and photograph the eclipse, discover where the best viewing spots will be, and shop for solar viewing equipment .
  • When it comes to viewing the solar eclipse, safety is paramount, which is why B&H encourages eclipse fans, first and foremost, to secure proper eye protection.
  • For more information about this historic eclipse, check out the B&H Solar Eclipse Observing page.

Aura Biosciences to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Aura Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a novel class of virus-like drug conjugate (VDC) therapies for multiple oncology indications, today announced that Elisabet de los Pinos, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:

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  • Aura Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ: AURA), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a novel class of virus-like drug conjugate (VDC) therapies for multiple oncology indications, today announced that Elisabet de los Pinos, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:
    44th Annual TD Cowen Health Care Conference on Monday, March 4, 2024.
  • Fireside Chat at 1:30 p.m.
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  • Leerink Partners Global Biopharma Conference on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Fiserv to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced its participation in the following investor conferences.

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  • Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, announced its participation in the following investor conferences.
  • Frank Bisignano, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the following conferences:
    February 27 at 2:55 p.m.
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    February 28 at 8:00 a.m.
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    February 28 at 1:50 p.m.

Voyager Vitality! Terran Orbital’s CAPSTONE Nanosatellite Exceeds Expectations

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Launched June 28, 2022, the space vehicle based on Terran Orbital's proven Voyager platform, continues to demonstrate exceptional stability and performance while supporting critical lunar navigation experiments.

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  • Launched June 28, 2022, the space vehicle based on Terran Orbital's proven Voyager platform, continues to demonstrate exceptional stability and performance while supporting critical lunar navigation experiments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240222407471/en/
    Proven Success: Terran Orbital Celebrates Exceeding 450 Days of Lunar Operations with CAPSTONE Nanosatellite.
  • Designed and built by Terran Orbital, the CAPSTONE satellite entered lunar orbit on November 17, 2022, marking a historic moment for small spacecraft and lunar exploration.
  • To learn more about the spacecraft platforms Terran Orbital is setting new industry standards with, click here: Terran Orbital Spacecraft Platforms .

Luxembourg DoD Partners with SES and HITEC to Augment SATCOM Ground Infrastructure

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence (DoD) procured two ground stations following a competitive call for tender to enable the Luxembourg Army to improve its resilience by accessing secure satellite communications services, the DoD, SES and HITEC Luxembourg said today.

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  • The Luxembourg Directorate of Defence (DoD) procured two ground stations following a competitive call for tender to enable the Luxembourg Army to improve its resilience by accessing secure satellite communications services, the DoD, SES and HITEC Luxembourg said today.
  • The ground stations, which will be installed at the Luxembourg Army’s Military Centre in Diekirch, will be used for Luxembourg’s GovSat-1 satellite services in X- and Military Ka-band frequencies, as well as for the Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) system, the backbone of the satellite communications capability of the U.S. DoD.
  • The addition of the two new ground stations reinforce resiliency and augment the existing Luxembourg Army satcom infrastructure already built by SES and HITEC Luxembourg 10 years ago, bringing the total number of dedicated antennas to four.
  • “The ground terminals to be supplied for the Luxembourg Army’s satcom infrastructure are a source of particular pride for us as they combine the latest technological innovations and a track-record of superior “Made in Luxembourg” quality.”

Rocket Lab to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia, during a launch window that opens March 20th, 2024.

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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 will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia, during a launch window that opens March 20th, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221784403/en/
    A Rocket Lab Electron rocket on the launch pad in Wallops, Virginia.
  • It will be Rocket Lab’s 4th mission from Launch Complex 2, a dedicated pad for the Electron rocket located at Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
  • Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site located in New Zealand and a third launch pad in Virginia.

Eutelsat Group’s ADVANCE Maritime Offer Supporting Universal Satcom to Consolidate and Extend Its Service Offering

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) (Paris:ETL) (LSE:ETL), has extended its partnership with Universal Satcom, the Dubai-based satellite communication system integrator.

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  • Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) (Paris:ETL) (LSE:ETL), has extended its partnership with Universal Satcom, the Dubai-based satellite communication system integrator.
  • Eutelsat and Universal Satcom have been collaborating for some time, and this recent multi-year deal will enable Universal Satcom to leverage Eutelsat’s Geostationary ADVANCE maritime packaged solutions in Ku-band to extend its coverage in MENA and globally.
  • Reema El Omari, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Satcom, commented: “Universal Satcom is well established in the MENA region where we offer support to ships that provide services to large barges or oil rigs.
  • ADVANCE Maritime is specially designed to meet the connectivity needs of mobile users in the most remote areas of the world.