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Aerojet Rocketdyne Powers Second Mission for U.S. Space Force

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Monday, May 18, 2020
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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., May 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne supported the successful launch of the USSF-7 mission for the recently formed U.S. Space Force today.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., May 17, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne supported the successful launch of the USSF-7 mission for the recently formed U.S. Space Force today.
  • The mission carried the militarys X-37B space plane into orbit aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) AtlasV rocket.
  • ARD, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne based in New Jersey, provides the pressure vessels on the first and second stages on the launch vehicle.
  • About Aerojet Rocketdyne: Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion systems and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, and tactical systems areas, in support of domestic and international customers.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Successfully Tests Advanced Large Solid Rocket Motor

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a successful static-fire test of an advanced large solid rocket motor, called the Missile Components Advanced Technologies Demonstration Motor (MCAT Demo), under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a successful static-fire test of an advanced large solid rocket motor, called the Missile Components Advanced Technologies Demonstration Motor (MCAT Demo), under contract to the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne has produced large solid rocket motors for critical defense programs for more than 60years, to include powering every U.S. Air Force ICBM ever fielded, said Eileen Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.
  • Aerojet Rocketdynes MCAT Demo large solid rocket motor design incorporates numerous advanced technologies and materials.
  • AFRL facilitated the testing at the Utah Test and Training Range to demonstrate the performance of the Aerojet Rocketdyne MCAT rocket motor.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Welcomes Amy Gowder as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, May 4, 2020
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne announced today that Amy Gowder will join the company on May 4, 2020, as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 04, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne announced today that Amy Gowder will join the company on May 4, 2020, as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Gowder will report directly to CEO and President Eileen Drake and will serve as one of the officers of parent company Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD).
  • I am delighted that Amy will join Aerojet Rocketdyne as our new Chief Operating Officer.
  • About Aerojet Rocketdyne: Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion systems and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, and tactical systems areas, in support of domestic and international customers.

NASA Commits to Future Artemis Missions with More SLS Rocket Engines

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Friday, May 1, 2020
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This includes labor to build and test the engines, produce tooling and support SLS flights powered by the engines.

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  • This includes labor to build and test the engines, produce tooling and support SLS flights powered by the engines.
  • "This contract allows NASA to work with Aerojet Rocketdyne to build the rocket engines needed for future missions," said John Honeycutt, the SLS program manager at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
  • Each SLS rocket uses four RS-25 engines, providing a total of 2 million pounds of thrust to send SLS to space.
  • The SLS rocket leverages the assets, capabilities, and experience of NASA's Space Shuttle Program, using 16 existing RS-25 shuttle engines for the first four SLS missions.

NASA Awards Aerojet Rocketdyne $1.79 Billion Contract Modification to Build Additional RS-25 Rocket Engines to Support Artemis Program

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Friday, May 1, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In support of NASAs Artemis Program to return America to the Moon, Aerojet Rocketdyne has been awarded a $1.79 billion contract modification for the production of an additional 18 RS-25 engines to support future deep space exploration missions.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 01, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In support of NASAs Artemis Program to return America to the Moon, Aerojet Rocketdyne has been awarded a $1.79 billion contract modification for the production of an additional 18 RS-25 engines to support future deep space exploration missions.
  • The flight proven, high-performance RS-25 engines are used to propel NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, a critical element of the Artemis program.
  • This contract ensures our flight proven RS-25 engines will be there every step of the way as NASA successfully and safely achieves these objectives.
  • The second set of four engines for Artemis II is complete and stored at Aerojet Rocketdynes facility at Stennis.

Global Electric Propulsion Satellite Market 2020-2024 | Evolving Opportunities with Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc. and Airbus SE | Technavio

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
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In addition, the introduction of lightweight amplifiers is anticipated to boost the growth of the electric propulsion satellite market.

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  • In addition, the introduction of lightweight amplifiers is anticipated to boost the growth of the electric propulsion satellite market.
  • These factors are expected to fuel the growth of the global electric propulsion satellite market.
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    Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc. operates its business through segments such as Aerospace and Defense and Real Estate.
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation Supporting COVID-19 Relief Efforts

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
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In addition to the direct grants, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $250,000 in employee donations, to a nonprofit of their choice that is supporting COVID-19 relief efforts.

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  • In addition to the direct grants, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation will match dollar-for-dollar, up to $250,000 in employee donations, to a nonprofit of their choice that is supporting COVID-19 relief efforts.
  • This funding could provide up to another $500,000 in support to COVID-19 relief efforts in our communities.
  • The Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation, the individual philanthropic arm of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc., was established in 1999 to provide charitable resources in the communities where the company does business and where its employees live, work and volunteer.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc., headquartered in El Segundo, California, is an innovative technology-based manufacturer of aerospace and defense products and systems, with a real estate segment that includes activities related to the entitlement, sale, and leasing of the companys excess real estate assets.

AEHF-6 Launch Marks 500th Flight of Aerojet Rocketdyne’s RL10 Engine

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., March 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The successful March 26 launch of the U.S. Space Forces sixth and final Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket marked the 500th flight of Aerojet Rocketdynes RL10 upper-stage engine.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., March 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The successful March 26 launch of the U.S. Space Forces sixth and final Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket marked the 500th flight of Aerojet Rocketdynes RL10 upper-stage engine.
  • The RL10, which powers the ULA Atlas V Centaur upper stage, is one of several Aerojet Rocketdyne propulsion products supporting the mission.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne propulsion can be found on both the rocket and the AEHF-6 satellite.
  • This launch marks an important milestone for Aerojet Rocketdyne and for the country, said Eileen Drake, Aerojet Rocketdynes CEO and president.

Raytheon, Aerojet Rocketdyne strike $1 billion strategic sourcing deal for Standard Missile programs

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Thursday, March 26, 2020
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TUCSON, Ariz., March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Missile Systems business has reached a $1 billion, five-year strategic agreement to purchase propulsion systems from Aerojet Rocketdyne for Standard Missile products.

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  • TUCSON, Ariz., March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Missile Systems business has reached a $1 billion, five-year strategic agreement to purchase propulsion systems from Aerojet Rocketdyne for Standard Missile products.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne provides propulsion systems spanning Raytheon's Standard Missile family.
  • For the SM-2 missile , SM-3interceptor and SM-6 missile , Aerojet Rocketdyne supplies the majority of the solid rocket motors for these systems.
  • "Aerojet Rocketdyne has supported one or more variants of the Standard Missile program for more than three decades; we are proud of our contributions to these vital defense products," said Eileen Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Installs Rocket Motor Casting Bell as Camden Large Solid Rocket Motor Development Facility Nears Completion

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Thursday, March 12, 2020
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CAMDEN, Ark., March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne has installed a steel casting bell to support production of large solid rocket motors, marking an important milestone for completion of its Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) facility in Camden.

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  • CAMDEN, Ark., March 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne has installed a steel casting bell to support production of large solid rocket motors, marking an important milestone for completion of its Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) facility in Camden.
  • The vacuum chamber casting bell was relocated from Aerojet Rocketdynes Sacramento, California, facility, where it was used to produce large rocket boosters for the AtlasV rocket.
  • In Camden, it will be used to produce large solid rocket motors for programs, including hypersonics and intercontinental ballistic missiles.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne would provide a large solid rocket motor system and a post-boost propulsion system for Northrop Grummans nationwide GBSD team.