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Karman Space & Defense: Key Subsystems Supplier for NASA's X-59 Supersonic Aircraft

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karman Space & Defense ("Karman") proudly announces its pivotal role as a key subsystems supplier for Lockheed Martin Skunk Works' groundbreaking supersonic aircraft, developed in partnership with NASA's Quesst Mission.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Karman Space & Defense ("Karman") proudly announces its pivotal role as a key subsystems supplier for Lockheed Martin Skunk Works ' groundbreaking supersonic aircraft, developed in partnership with NASA's Quesst Mission.
  • NASA's debut of the X-59 supersonic aircraft marks a significant step forward in aerospace innovation.
  • This groundbreaking aircraft is being utilized for gathering data to achieve quiet supersonic flight characteristics.
  • Karman Space & Defense delivers concept-to-production solutions for the most complex challenges facing space and defense missions.

Skunk Works® Rolls Out X-59, NASA's Newest X-Plane

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Friday, January 12, 2024
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"We're thrilled to take on this challenge alongside NASA, whose quiet supersonic technology mission will have lasting, transformational impacts for people around the world," said John Clark, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.

Key Points: 
  • "We're thrilled to take on this challenge alongside NASA, whose quiet supersonic technology mission will have lasting, transformational impacts for people around the world," said John Clark, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.
  • "This project is just one example of the broader ingenuity of our industry as we continually strive to push the envelope of what's possible."
  • I am extremely proud of everyone who made this historic moment possible," said Greg Ulmer, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
  • This would cut commercial flight times to half of what they are today, transforming travel for people around the world.

NASA Sets Coverage for X-59 Quiet Supersonic Aircraft Rollout

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide live coverage as it reveals its X-59 aircraft at 4 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 12, as part of the agency's Quesst mission to make commercial supersonic flight possible.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will provide live coverage as it reveals its X-59 aircraft at 4 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 12, as part of the agency's Quesst mission to make commercial supersonic flight possible.
  • The ceremony and rollout of the aircraft will stream live on the NASA+ streaming service.
  • Coverage also will air on NASA Television, the NASA app , YouTube , and on the agency's website .
  • In addition to the on-site events, NASA will host a teleconference after the ceremony for members of the media.

Lockheed Martin, Verizon Demonstrate 5G Streaming for Sustainment Applications

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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This year, Lockheed Martin and Verizon focused on content streaming for sustainment use cases where advanced visualization capabilities are critical to supporting the maintainer with Resilient Logistics in a Contested Environment (RLCE).

Key Points: 
  • This year, Lockheed Martin and Verizon focused on content streaming for sustainment use cases where advanced visualization capabilities are critical to supporting the maintainer with Resilient Logistics in a Contested Environment (RLCE).
  • The target display device was a HoloLens, which used the project collaborator Holo-Light's streaming platform along with Verizon 5G Edge with AWS Wavelength over Verizon's 5G network.
  • The demonstration highlights the value of future streaming approaches for sustainment applications, ensuring that data is secure and content is efficient and effective.
  • "This effort demonstrates how Verizon's partnership with Lockheed Martin leverages the immense capabilities of 5G and edge computing to transform data streaming and AR experiences to produce advanced capabilities for military sustainment operations," said Chris Halton, vice president of Product Strategy and Innovation at Verizon.

Lockheed Martin Conducts First Flight in U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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PALMDALE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT), in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady's Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program.

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  • PALMDALE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT), in partnership with the U.S. Air Force, completed the first flight of the U-2 Dragon Lady's Avionics Tech Refresh (ATR) program.
  • The successful first flight tested the new advanced capabilities aboard the U-2 as part of the ATR contract, including:
    An updated avionics suite (communications, navigation, display, etc.)
  • During this mission the aircraft successfully performed a low-altitude functional check flight to integrate new avionics, cabling and software.
  • "The successful first flight of the U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh is a significant moment in our journey to rapidly and affordably field new capabilities," said Sean Thatcher, U-2 Avionics Tech Refresh program manager at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and University of Iowa Successfully Demonstrate Artificial Intelligence-Commanded Mission

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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This project, named Enhanced Collaborative High-Frequency Orientation System (ECHOS), was sponsored by Lockheed Martin's 21st Century Security Demonstrations & Prototypes (D&P) organization.

Key Points: 
  • This project, named Enhanced Collaborative High-Frequency Orientation System (ECHOS), was sponsored by Lockheed Martin's 21st Century Security Demonstrations & Prototypes (D&P) organization.
  • The L-29s were flown by experienced OPL pilots, following instructions from the AI agents in the form of heading, altitude, and speed cues.
  • Demonstrating how AI can provide data for rapid decision making and increased mission effectiveness by reducing pilot workload.
  • Agents were able to learn these tactics with sparse rewards, ensuring the best possible tactics for the mission were executed.

Gateway Bronco’s Remastered Vintage Ford Bronco Unveiled During Monterey Collector Car Week

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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Now the vehicle is ready to take on the world.”

Key Points: 
  • Now the vehicle is ready to take on the world.”
    While the vintage Bronco styling remains intact on the LUXE-GT, the nostalgic profile conceals the full story.
  • “The designer handcrafted LUXE-GT has made its public debut during Monterey Car Week and we’ve already taken orders,” said Burgett.
  • Gateway Bronco delivers vehicles from the low $200,000 to $800,000 range.
  • Additional information about the heritage Ford Bronco and F- series classic truck lines from Gateway Bronco is available at gatewaybronco.com .

Stratolaunch Welcomes Aerospace and Defense Industry Veteran Thomas Bussing as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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MOJAVE, Calif., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratolaunch LLC today announced that Thomas Bussing, Ph.D., has been named Co-Chair of the Board of Directors.

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  • MOJAVE, Calif., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratolaunch LLC today announced that Thomas Bussing, Ph.D., has been named Co-Chair of the Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Bussing is an aerospace and defense industry leader with more than 35 years of experience at prominent organizations, including Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
  • "Stratolaunch is transforming the hypersonic environment," said Jim Geisler, Co-Chair of Stratolaunch Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Bussing's appointment follows the recent addition of defense leader Jim Faist to the Board on November 1, 2022.

VulcanForms Welcomes David Kalinske as Vice President and General Manager, Aerospace and Defense

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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VulcanForms, a MIT-born company that builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, today announced the appointment of David Kalinske as VP & GM Aerospace and Defense.

Key Points: 
  • VulcanForms, a MIT-born company that builds and operates advanced digital manufacturing infrastructure, today announced the appointment of David Kalinske as VP & GM Aerospace and Defense.
  • Kalinske is an industry leader and has held several executive roles in government services, manufacturing, commercial space, and defense companies.
  • Most recently, he was President of TDX Government Services Group, comprised of companies that are industry leaders in power systems engineering, aerospace operations, and sustainment.
  • Kalinske also held leadership roles for Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs and served as Chief Revenue Officer for Morpheus Space.

Maxon Congratulates 2023 Visual Effects Oscars Winners and Nominees

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Monday, March 20, 2023
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BAD HOMBURG, Germany, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maxon, developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers and visual effects artists, is thrilled to congratulate all of the 2023 ACADEMY AWARD® winners and nominated artists from the VFX teams for "Avatar: The Way of the Water," "Everything Everywhere All At Once," "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On," Guillermo del Toro's "Pinocchio," and "Top Gun: Maverick." With an impressive collection of films nominated for and winning numerous awards, this is a significant milestone in recognizing their invaluable contribution to filmmaking and the hard work and dedication of the visual effects teams to create engaging stories and memorable experiences for viewers.

Key Points: 
  • "It has always been our foremost goal at Maxon to inspire creativity and so it is our honor to see Maxon One used for these breathtaking visual effects.
  • Congratulations one and all from the Maxon team."
  • With nearly 500 visual effects shots in this film created by just six talented artists, led by Zak Stoltz, the team experimented with and used a variety of motion graphics tools.
  • Cinema 4D was also used to create a warping effect at the event horizon where it stretches into infinity.