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Girl Scouts, the Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation, and Aerospace Industries Association Unite to Engage More Girls in Model and Competitive Rocketry

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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With additional support from the National Association of Rocketry and Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)middle and high school Girl Scouts will have access to meaningfulskill-building experiences and gain insight into potential career paths.

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  • With additional support from the National Association of Rocketry and Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)middle and high school Girl Scouts will have access to meaningfulskill-building experiences and gain insight into potential career paths.
  • Sport rocketry is aerospace engineering on a smaller scale.
  • Data collected by the American Rocketry Challenge shows that participants have gone on to have diverse careers in various STEM fields.
  • It also illustrates the need to encourage girls to pursue these interests starting at a young age.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Awarded NASA Contract for Orion Spacecraft Main Engine

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NASA has selected Aerojet Rocketdyne to build the Orion Main Engine (OME), the primary propulsion element for NASAs Orion spacecraft that will be used to explore deep space.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NASA has selected Aerojet Rocketdyne to build the Orion Main Engine (OME), the primary propulsion element for NASAs Orion spacecraft that will be used to explore deep space.
  • The first six Orion missions will use refurbished Orbital Maneuvering System engines (OMS-E) that were provided by Aerojet Rocketdyne for the space shuttle program.
  • Having originally designed and developed the OMS-E for the shuttle program, Aerojet Rocketdyne understands the engines materials, manufacturing processes and thrust levels, said Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and President Eileen P. Drake.
  • 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 Holdings, Inc. to Participate in Jefferies 2021 Industrials Conference on August 3

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) announced today that it will participate in the Jefferies 2021 Industrials Conference being held virtually on August 3, 2021.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) announced today that it will participate in the Jefferies 2021 Industrials Conference being held virtually on August 3, 2021.
  • Chief Financial Officer Dan Boehle is scheduled to present at 8-8:25 a.m. PDT / 11-11:25 a.m. EDT.
  • A live webcast of the presentation and associated slide deck can be accessed through the companys website at https://ir.aerojetrocketdyne.com/events-and-presentations during the presentation, and they will be archived for 90 days.
  • More information can be obtained by visiting the Companys websites at www.rocket.com or www.aerojetrocketdyne.com .

Aerojet Rocketdyne’s Innovative Solid Rocket Motor Technology Advances DARPA’s OpFires Hypersonics Program

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Monday, June 21, 2021
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This successful test demonstrates Aerojet Rocketdynes advanced technological capabilities to ensure our warfighters maintain the advantage, said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.

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  • This successful test demonstrates Aerojet Rocketdynes advanced technological capabilities to ensure our warfighters maintain the advantage, said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.
  • During the static test last month at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, the company demonstrated the variable-range technology that will enable OpFires to provide the military with intermediate-range missile capability.
  • The solid rocket motor performed as expected through the duration of the static test, which was performed at sea level.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne, a leader in advanced hypersonic propulsion technology, provides scramjets and warheads in addition to solid rocket motor boosters.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Delivers 1,000th Propulsion System for Multi-Mission PAC-3 MSE Missile

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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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b'CAMDEN, Ark., May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne has delivered the 1,000th propulsion system for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missile, the enhanced version of the combat-proven PAC-3.\n\xe2\x80\x9cAerojet Rocketdyne is proud to provide the propulsion that has powered the PAC-3 air defense missile system since its inception,\xe2\x80\x9d said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.

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  • b'CAMDEN, Ark., May 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne has delivered the 1,000th propulsion system for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missile, the enhanced version of the combat-proven PAC-3.\n\xe2\x80\x9cAerojet Rocketdyne is proud to provide the propulsion that has powered the PAC-3 air defense missile system since its inception,\xe2\x80\x9d said Eileen P. Drake, Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO and president.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne powers the PAC-3 MSE with a revolutionary two-pulse solid rocket motor, providing increased performance in both altitude and range.\nThe propulsion system is manufactured at the company\xe2\x80\x99s Camden, Arkansas site, which is recognized as Aerojet Rocketdyne\xe2\x80\x99s Solid Rocket Motor Center of Excellence.
  • In addition to the propulsion system, the company also provides the Attitude Control Motors and Lethality Enhancer for both the PAC-3 MSE and the PAC-3 Cost Reduction Initiative.\nAbout 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.
  • Follow Aerojet Rocketdyne and CEO Eileen Drake on Twitter at @AerojetRdyne and @DrakeEileen .\n'

VELO3D to Virtually Present at the 16th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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VELO3D additive manufacturing solutions for 3D-printing high-value metal parts allow for previously impossible geometries, so businesses can make the mission-critical parts they need without compromise.

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  • VELO3D additive manufacturing solutions for 3D-printing high-value metal parts allow for previously impossible geometries, so businesses can make the mission-critical parts they need without compromise.
  • Customers include some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most visionary companies, such as Aerojet Rocketdyne, Chromalloy, Honeywell, LAM Research and Raytheon Technologies.
  • For more information, follow VELO3D on LinkedIn or visit velo3d.com.\nOn March 23, 2021, VELO3D entered into a definitive business combination agreement with JAWS Spitfire Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: SPFR), a special purpose acquisition company.
  • These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results.

3D Printed RL10C-X Engine Demonstrates Full Mission Capability During Altitude Hot Fire Test Series

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
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b'WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a successful RL10C-X altitude hot fire test series that put the next generation engine through the rigors of a typical spaceflight mission.

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  • b'WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne recently completed a successful RL10C-X altitude hot fire test series that put the next generation engine through the rigors of a typical spaceflight mission.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThe RL10 has been a workhorse in the industry for nearly six decades and the RL10C-X will help ensure the engine maintains this leadership position well into the future.\xe2\x80\x9d\nDuring the recent test series the engine successfully demonstrated both long-duration operation and engine ignition at extreme in-flight conditions.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThis test series, the first for this full configuration, completed more than 600 seconds of run time in only two test runs.
  • This accomplishment not only demonstrates the capability and robustness of the RL10 design, but also the tremendous depth of experience this team has with hydrogen engine development and evolution.\xe2\x80\x9d\nThe RL10 engine has undergone nine major upgrades.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Analysis Report 2021: Financial Analysis, Hypersonic Weapons, Ramjets/Scramjets, OpFires, Glide Breaker, Mayhem, Test Facilities, Wind Tunnels, Open-Air Ranges, Boost-Glide Systems

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'DUBLIN, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Space Letter International Volume 4 - Aerojet Rocketdyne: Hypersonic Weapons, Technologies and Markets Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nAerojet Rocketdyne is the premier, private sector manufacturer of rocket propulsion systems in the world.

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  • b'DUBLIN, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Space Letter International Volume 4 - Aerojet Rocketdyne: Hypersonic Weapons, Technologies and Markets Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nAerojet Rocketdyne is the premier, private sector manufacturer of rocket propulsion systems in the world.
  • Hypersonic engines represent the state of the art in advanced, aeronautic propulsion systems.
  • Hypersonic weapons systems operate at speeds greater than Mach 5, i.e., five times the speed of sound, or approximately 3,800 mph.
  • The company\'s Hypersonic weapons related work is estimated at $100 million, or approximately 5 percent of revenue, in 2020.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Analysis Report 2021: Hypersonic Weapons, Technologies and Markets Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b'The "Space Letter International Volume 4 - Aerojet Rocketdyne: Hypersonic Weapons, Technologies and Markets Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nAerojet Rocketdyne is the premier, private sector manufacturer of rocket propulsion systems in the world.

Key Points: 
  • b'The "Space Letter International Volume 4 - Aerojet Rocketdyne: Hypersonic Weapons, Technologies and Markets Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com\'s offering.\nAerojet Rocketdyne is the premier, private sector manufacturer of rocket propulsion systems in the world.
  • Hypersonic engines represent the state of the art in advanced, aeronautic propulsion systems.
  • Hypersonic weapons systems operate at speeds greater than Mach 5, i.e., five times the speed of sound, or approximately 3,800 mph.
  • The company\'s Hypersonic weapons related work is estimated at $100 million, or approximately 5 percent of revenue, in 2020.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Pays Previously-Declared Special Dividend

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) today announced payment of the previously-declared $5.00 per share special cash dividend to holders of its common shares and convertible senior notes, on an as-converted basis.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) today announced payment of the previously-declared $5.00 per share special cash dividend to holders of its common shares and convertible senior notes, on an as-converted basis.
  • The special dividend was paid to holders of record as of March 10, 2021.
  • Payment of the special cash dividend was made in connection with the anticipated acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne by Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) in an all-cash transaction previously announced on December 20, 2020.
  • Under the terms of the acquisition agreement, Aerojet Rocketdynes payment of the special dividend adjusts the consideration to be paid by Lockheed Martin at closing from $56.00 per share to $51.00 per share.