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United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches NROL-44 Mission to Support National Security

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Friday, December 11, 2020
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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifted off from Space Launch Complex-37 on Dec. 10 at 8:09 p.m. EST.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Dec. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket carrying the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) lifted off from Space Launch Complex-37 on Dec. 10 at 8:09 p.m. EST.
  • "We are honored to launch the first payload from the newly renamed Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • I want to thank our mission partners for their collaboration and teamwork as we worked through technical challenges that culminated in the launch of this critical national security payload," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
  • ULA's next launch is the STP-3 mission for the U.S. Space Force, scheduled for first quarter 2021 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

United Launch Alliance to Launch NROL-101 Mission in Support of National Security

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is in final preparations to launch the NROL-101 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is in final preparations to launch the NROL-101 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
  • The launch is on track for Nov. 3 from Space Launch Complex-41 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
  • "ULA is proud to play a pivotal role in support of our mission partners and national security by keeping our country safe one launch at a time," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
  • The NROL-101 mission will be ULA's 29th mission launched for the National Reconnaissance Office and the 17th NRO mission launched on an Atlas V."
    The mission will launch on an Atlas V 531, a rocket that delivers unique capacity and the performance required for a range of mission types.

NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for IMAP Mission

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Saturday, September 26, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, California, to provide launch services for the agency's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, which includes four secondary payloads.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) of Hawthorne, California, to provide launch services for the agency's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, which includes four secondary payloads.
  • The total cost for NASA to launch IMAP and the secondary payloads is approximately $109.4 million, which includes the launch service and other mission related costs.
  • The IMAP mission is targeted to launch in October 2024 on a Falcon 9 Full Thrust rocket from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
  • NASA's Launch Services Program at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida will manage the SpaceX launch service.

United Launch Alliance to Launch NROL-44 Mission to Support National Security

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Monday, August 24, 2020
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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket is in final preparations to launch the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to support national security.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket is in final preparations to launch the NROL-44 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to support national security.
  • The launch is on track for Aug. 26 at Space Launch Complex-37 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
  • "ULA is proud of the long-standing history of supporting critical national security missions and the continued partnership with our mission partners," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
  • 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).

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.

NASA Invites Media to Launch of Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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WASHINGTON, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Media accreditation is open for the launch of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, designed to better understand the geology of Mars and seek signs of ancient life on the Red Planet.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Media accreditation is open for the launch of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover, designed to better understand the geology of Mars and seek signs of ancient life on the Red Planet.
  • Perseverance will launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
  • The launch of Perseverance is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. EDT July 17 and is managed by NASA's Launch Services Program .
  • Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, NASA will be credentialing a limited number of media to cover the Mars 2020 launch from the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches the Sixth Orbital Test Vehicle for the U.S. Space Force

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Sunday, May 17, 2020
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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION,Fla., May 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance(ULA) Atlas V 501 rocket carrying the USSF-7 mission for the U.S. Space Force lifted off on May 17, 9:14 a.m. EDT, from Space Launch Complex-41.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION,Fla., May 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A United Launch Alliance(ULA) Atlas V 501 rocket carrying the USSF-7 mission for the U.S. Space Force lifted off on May 17, 9:14 a.m. EDT, from Space Launch Complex-41.
  • This marks the 84th successful launch of an Atlas V rocket, 139th launch for ULA, the second launch for the U.S. Space Force and the sixth flight of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-6).
  • "We were honored to partner with the U.S. Space Force to dedicate this mission to first responders, front-line workers, and those affected by COVID-19.
  • The launch is scheduled for July 17 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
    To date ULA has a track record of 100% mission success with 139 successful launches.

NASA Awards KPLSS II Contract to Amentum for Support of Kennedy Space Center Launch Operations

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded Amentum a new contract to provide propellants and life support services at Kennedy Space Center.

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  • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded Amentum a new contract to provide propellants and life support services at Kennedy Space Center.
  • The Kennedy Space Center Propellants and Life Support Services II (KPLSS II) contract is a fixed-price, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total duration of 10 years and a maximum potential value of $165 million.
  • KPLSS II plays a critical role in supporting launch-related operational and mission requirements, including propellants and life support operations, maintenance, and engineering support.
  • Amentum will support KPLSS II at Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Patrick Air Force Base, and other government and commercial locations.

Perini Management Services, Inc. Awarded Cape Canaveral Task Order Valued at $45.7 Million

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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
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Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Perini Management Services, Inc., has been awarded a fixed-price task order valued at approximately $45.7 million by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center for work at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.

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  • Tutor Perini Corporation (NYSE: TPC), a leading civil, building and specialty construction company, announced today that its subsidiary, Perini Management Services, Inc., has been awarded a fixed-price task order valued at approximately $45.7 million by the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center for work at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.
  • The height of the additions range from over 120 feet for the NEAL to almost 170 feet for the PAES.
  • The task order value will be included in the Companys first quarter 2020 backlog.
  • Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building and specialty construction company offering diversified general contracting and design-build services to private clients and public agencies throughout the world.

NASA TV to Air U.S. Cargo Ship Departure from Space Station

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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NASA Television and the agency's website will broadcast its departure live beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT.

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  • NASA Television and the agency's website will broadcast its departure live beginning at 9:30 a.m. EDT.
  • Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Drew Morgan of NASA will back up the ground controllers and monitor Dragon's systems as it departs the orbital laboratory.
  • The splashdown will not air on NASA TV.
  • Dragon launched on the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket March 6 from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida and arrived at the space station three days later.