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Albedo Expands Strategic Advisory Board

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Albedo , the first company to offer aerial quality imagery from space - enabled by the new orbit frontier of VLEO (very low earth orbit) - today announced the expansion of its Strategic Advisory Board to include LTG Patrick O’Reilly, US Army (Ret) , and Rick Ambrose joining as members.

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  • Albedo , the first company to offer aerial quality imagery from space - enabled by the new orbit frontier of VLEO (very low earth orbit) - today announced the expansion of its Strategic Advisory Board to include LTG Patrick O’Reilly, US Army (Ret) , and Rick Ambrose joining as members.
  • LTG O’Reilly is fully embedded in the Shield Capital Venture Investments firm’s team in accordance with the L3Harris / Shield Capital strategic partnership.
  • “Albedo is making access to affordable, high-resolution, space imagery that will shape both the military and commercial markets,” said LTG O’Reilly.
  • In addition to his impressive achievements at Lockheed Martin, Rick served as the Chair of the Board at Sandia National Laboratories and United Launch Alliance (ULA); he currently serves as a director on the Textron Board of Directors.

NASA to Host Boeing Crew Flight Test Preview, News Conferences

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will preview the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station by hosting media tours Thursday, March 21, and with news conferences Friday, March 22, at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will preview the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station by hosting media tours Thursday, March 21, and with news conferences Friday, March 22, at the agency's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
  • NASA and Boeing officials will discuss flight test readiness, objectives, and priorities at 10 a.m. EDT March 22, and mission managers will discuss the flight plan, timeline, and details at 11:30 a.m. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will answer questions at 2 p.m. and will be available for individual interviews.
  • All three news conferences will air live on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • Media will have opportunities the afternoon of March 21 to learn more about the flight test, while visiting the Boeing Starliner mockup, experience training in the Starliner simulator, and meet members of the flight control teams who will support the spacecraft's first crewed flight.

AFA Announces Finalists for 2023-2024 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Force Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers National Finals Competition April 18-20, 2024.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Air & Space Force Association's StellarXplorers Space STEM program announced the 10 teams that will compete at the StellarXplorers National Finals Competition April 18-20, 2024.
  • While some teams are returning for another chance at the trophy, others are first-time qualifiers looking to claim the title of National Champions.
  • Edmond Memorial High School #1 (Edmond, Okla.)
    Edmond North High School #3 (Edmond, Okla.)
    Great Mills High School (Great Mills, Md.)
  • StellarXplorers is generously supported by the Air & Space STEM Outreach, L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Nova Space, United Launch Alliance, the Bahethi Family Foundation, and General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation.

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches First Next Generation Vulcan Rocket

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Launch Alliance (ULA) marked the beginning of a new era of space capabilities with the successful launch of its next generation Vulcan rocket on Jan. 8 at 2:18 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The Vulcan rocket provides industry leading capabilities to deliver any payload, at any time, to any orbit.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- United Launch Alliance (ULA) marked the beginning of a new era of space capabilities with the successful launch of its next generation Vulcan rocket on Jan. 8 at 2:18 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • The Vulcan rocket provides industry leading capabilities to deliver any payload, at any time, to any orbit.
  • "Vulcan's inaugural launch ushers in a new, innovative capability to meet the ever-growing requirements of space launch," said Tory Bruno, ULA's president and CEO.
  • ULA has sold more than 70 Vulcan launches to date, including 38 missions for Amazon's Project Kuiper and multiple national security space launch missions as the part of the country's Phase 2 launch procurement.

Peregrine space launch: British-Ukrainian sends moon-bound tribute to Ukraine - ahead of ambitious moon rover launch

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The Spacebit Asagumo moon rover launch is scheduled within a year.

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  • The Spacebit Asagumo moon rover launch is scheduled within a year.
  • Spacebit is sending a Ukraine metallic embossed flag that includes a map of the country in solidarity with Ukrainian people.
  • Peregrine Mission One or the Peregrine Lunar Lander is a lunar lander built by Astrobotic Technology, that was selected through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services.
  • It is scheduled to be launched January 8, 2024 by United Launch Alliance aboard a Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle.

Peregrine space launch: British-Ukrainian sends moon-bound tribute to Ukraine - ahead of ambitious moon rover launch

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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The Spacebit Asagumo moon rover launch is scheduled within a year.

Key Points: 
  • The Spacebit Asagumo moon rover launch is scheduled within a year.
  • Spacebit is sending a Ukraine metallic embossed flag that includes a map of the country in solidarity with Ukrainian people.
  • Peregrine Mission One or the Peregrine Lunar Lander is a lunar lander built by Astrobotic Technology, that was selected through NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services.
  • It is scheduled to be launched January 8, 2024 by United Launch Alliance aboard a Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle.

PHOOZY TO THE MOON: BRAND SELECTED FOR PEREGRINE MISSION ONE

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PHOOZY, maker of thermal protective cases for tech, announces today its participation in the Peregrine Lunar Lander launch via a partnership with the Conrad Challenge, an innovation competition at Space Center Houston.

Key Points: 
  • PHOOZY, maker of thermal protective cases for tech, announces its participation in the Peregrine Lunar Lander launch.
  • Slated to be among the first commercial lunar landers to soft land on the Moon, Peregrine is carrying cargo from NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and other customers.
  • "This mission is an incredible way to showcase our thermal and antimicrobial technologies protecting the digital memory storage inside of the Peregrine Lunar Lander for the Conrad Foundation."
  • Beyond PHOOZY's participation in the Peregrine Mission, the brand has a long history with NASA-derived technologies.

NASA Sets Coverage for ULA, Astrobotic Artemis Robotic Moon Launch

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Live launch coverage will air on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website, with prelaunch events starting Thursday, Jan. 4.

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  • Live launch coverage will air on NASA+ , NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website, with prelaunch events starting Thursday, Jan. 4.
  • The NASA payloads aboard the lander aim to help the agency develop capabilities needed to explore the Moon under Artemis and in advance of human missions on the lunar surface.
  • Audio only of the news conferences and launch coverage will be carried on the NASA "V" circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240, or -7135.
  • On launch day, a "tech feed" showing a static shot of the launch pad without NASA TV commentary will be carried on the NASA TV media channel.

Karman Space & Defense Celebrates Crucial Role in the Success of NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karman Space & Defense ("Karman"), a concept-to-production solutions provider for integrated dynamic systems, assemblies, and advanced manufacturing, is proud to be a key supplier and instrumental contributor to the success of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission. Karman's contributions extend across the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of essential hardware on both the OSIRIS-REx capsule and United Launch Alliance's (ULA's) Atlas V rocket, both integral to this historic mission.

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  • After seven years, the mission successfully culminated in the safe return of asteroid samples.
  • Today, we celebrate not only NASA's achievement, but also the pivotal role played by Karman Space & Defense.
  • Karman remains committed to advancing space exploration and continues to manufacture and support both Atlas and future Vulcan launches.
  • Moreover, Karman eagerly looks for additional opportunities to support the launch and space industry in various capacities and contribute to the expansion of human knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries," said Tony Koblinski, CEO of Karman Space & Defense.

M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc.: Pioneering the Next Century of Building Excellence

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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DECATUR, Ala., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc., a cornerstone in Alabama's construction and mechanical industry for over 111 years, proudly announces its continued commitment to innovation and growth. From its early 20th-century origins as Mason & Dulion, with a presence in Birmingham, Pensacola, and Decatur, the company has honed its focus on its Decatur stronghold since the 1970s, embarking on an era of significant expansion.

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  • Emphasizing technology and workforce talent, M & D Mechanical aims to double its revenue and maintain its status as a premier workplace and industry leader.
  • DECATUR, Ala., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc ., a cornerstone in Alabama's construction and mechanical industry for over 111 years, proudly announces its continued commitment to innovation and growth.
  • "My goal is to position M & D Mechanical as a premier company and workplace, laying a foundation for the next 100 years of success," Ferguson states.
  • M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a testament to the power of adaptation, the importance of skilled labor, and the value of strategic growth.