Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway

Jacobs Supports NASA in Hitting Major Milestone for Artemis I

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Artemis program, Spaceflight, Spacecraft, Outer space, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Orion program, Deep Space Habitat, Orion, NASA, Artemis 1, Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster, Space Launch System

Scheduled to launch in 2021, Artemis will be the first launch of SLS and Orion, the backbone of America's deep space exploration program.

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  • Scheduled to launch in 2021, Artemis will be the first launch of SLS and Orion, the backbone of America's deep space exploration program.
  • The Jacobs team, which handles final checkout and integration of all flight hardware for Artemis I, received the SRB hardware from Northrup Grumman (NG).
  • Several forward and aft SRB components are assembled at an NG facility at KSC and will also be transferred to Jacobs for integration.
  • In addition, Jacobs was recently selected by NASA as KSC's Large Business Prime Contractor of the Year for 2019.

NASA Plans for More SLS Rocket Boosters to Launch Artemis Moon Missions

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Monday, June 29, 2020
Spaceflight, Space Launch System, Orion program, Spacecraft, Outer space, Rocket propulsion, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Artemis 1, NASA, Booster, Solid rocket booster, Artemis 2

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA has taken the next steps toward building Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters to support as many as six additional flights, for a total of up to nine Artemis missions.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA has taken the next steps toward building Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters to support as many as six additional flights, for a total of up to nine Artemis missions.
  • The twin solid rocket boosters , which are mounted on the side of the SLS core stage, will produce more than 75% percent of the thrust for each SLS launch.
  • "We're ready to process and stack the boosters for the Artemis I mission, and we are making great progress producing boosters for the Artemis II and III missions," said Bruce Tiller, manager of the SLS Boosters office at Marshall.
  • "NASA is committed to establishing a sustainable presence at the Moon, and this action enables NASA to have boosters ready when needed for future missions."

Rocket Motors for First NASA Artemis Moon Mission Arrive at Spaceport

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Spaceflight, Outer space, Spacecraft, Orion program, Space Launch System, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Space Shuttle program, Orion, Artemis 1, Artemis program

"Artemis I will pave the way toward landing the first woman and the next man on the surface of the Moon in 2024 and expanding human exploration to Mars."

Key Points: 
  • "Artemis I will pave the way toward landing the first woman and the next man on the surface of the Moon in 2024 and expanding human exploration to Mars."
  • "These enormous rocket motors help provide the necessary launch power for the SLS deep space rocket."
  • "The team can't wait to get started working on the boosters that will send the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft on the first Artemis mission to the Moon."
  • The solid rocket boosters are the first elements of the SLS rocket to be installed on the mobile launcher in preparation for launch.

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. Announces Contract Award of Approximately $30 Million

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Engineering, Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Building Systems, Spacecraft, Construction, Artemis program, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Visual arts, Deep Space Habitat, Orion, Concrete

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the "Company") a leading specialty construction company, today announced a contract award totaling approximately $30 million.

Key Points: 
  • Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the "Company") a leading specialty construction company, today announced a contract award totaling approximately $30 million.
  • The Companys concrete segment has been awarded a contract for the construction of a multi-use tower structure located in Houston, Texas.
  • The work is expected to begin this month and will be completed in the second half of 2021.
  • Forward looking statements also include estimated project start date, anticipated revenues, and contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future.

Dynetics to develop NASA’s Artemis Human Lunar Landing System

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Thursday, April 30, 2020
Spacecraft, Outer space, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Orion program, Deep Space Habitat, Spaceflight, Artemis program, Dynetics, Space Launch System, Orion, NASA, Rocket City Space Pioneers

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 30, 2020 Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), has been awarded a contract under NASAs Artemis program to design a Human Landing System (HLS) and compete to build a system to take the first woman and next man to the lunar surface by 2024.

Key Points: 
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 30, 2020 Dynetics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), has been awarded a contract under NASAs Artemis program to design a Human Landing System (HLS) and compete to build a system to take the first woman and next man to the lunar surface by 2024.
  • The systems crew module is designed to accommodate two crew members for nominal missions from lunar orbit to the lunar surface and back, including surface habitation for about a week.
  • The Dynetics HLS can be fully integrated and launched on the Space Launch System (SLS) Block 1B vehicle.
  • In addition, Dynetics is also delivering critical hardware to NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) Core Stage, Exploration Upper Stage, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA to Announce Commercial Human Lander Awards for Artemis Moon Missions

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Spaceflight, Outer space, Artemis program, Spacecraft, Orion program, Space Launch System, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Artemis 1, Artemis 3, Human mission to Mars, Orion, Artemis 2

The Artemis program encompasses NASA's overall lunar exploration plans.

Key Points: 
  • The Artemis program encompasses NASA's overall lunar exploration plans.
  • The first in a series of increasingly complex missions, Artemis I will be an uncrewed flight test of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, followed by the first flight with crew on Artemis II, and then the Artemis III flight to land crew on the Moon using a new human landing system.
  • NASA will use its experiences on and around the Moon to prepare for humanity's next giant leap human exploration of Mars.
  • For more information about NASA's Moon to Mars exploration campaign, go to:
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Thousands Apply to Join NASA's Artemis Generation, #BeAnAstronaut

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Spaceflight, Artemis program, Spacecraft, Outer space, Orion program, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, NASA, Orion, Space Launch System, Space exploration, Lunar Orbital Platform – Gateway, Artemis 1

"We've entered a bold new era of space exploration with the Artemis program, and we are thrilled to see so many incredible Americans apply to join us," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.

Key Points: 
  • "We've entered a bold new era of space exploration with the Artemis program, and we are thrilled to see so many incredible Americans apply to join us," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • "The next class of Artemis Generation astronauts will help us explore more of the Moon than ever before and lead us to the Red Planet."
  • This new class also may launch aboard NASA's powerful new Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis missions to the Moon.
  • Gaining insights from new experiences on and around the Moon will prepare NASA to send the first humans to Mars in the 2030s.

First Orion Helps Mission-Critical Calls Get Answered During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Spaceflight, Outer space, Spacecraft, Deep Space Habitat, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Orion, PrivacyStar, Trademark

"During this unprecedented time, First Orion is here to help mission-critical calls get answered from hospitals, first responders, healthcare providers and others because lives are at stake and time is of the essence."

Key Points: 
  • "During this unprecedented time, First Orion is here to help mission-critical calls get answered from hospitals, first responders, healthcare providers and others because lives are at stake and time is of the essence."
  • This ensures critical calls are answered the first time eliminating the phone tag cycle or important calls being missed entirely.
  • With First Orion - enterprises, hospitals, government entities, non-profits, last-mile logistics, banks and more can now deliver critical communications and have their calls answered.
  • PrivacyStar, First Orion and Engage are trademarks of First Orion Corp. All registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Orion Offers Free Planning Platform to All Advisors Along With Corresponding Campaign Support Through COVID-19 Crisis, Develops ‘Business as Usual’ Program for Firms Unable to Work From Home Due to Installed Software

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Technology, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Accounting, Professional services, Small business, Data management, Other Professional Services, Spacecraft, Spaceflight, Artemis program, Deep Space Habitat, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Orion, Cloud computing, Orion, Outer space

Beginning April 1, all firms will be able to use Orions modern financial planning technology, regardless of whether they are existing clients of Orion.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning April 1, all firms will be able to use Orions modern financial planning technology, regardless of whether they are existing clients of Orion.
  • Furthermore, Orion will be offering advisors client communication campaign support to help them address market volatility during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Orion is also offering assistance for financial advisors without cloud-based technology, who are unable to perform their jobs effectively from home.
  • Advisors interested in the Orion Planning platform or the Business as Usual program should contact the Orion team and indicate within the comment field which initiative will help support their business at this time.

Capstone Provides Update on COVID-19; No Impact to Operations to Date

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Spacecraft, Artemis program, Capstone, CubeSats, Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, Spaceflight, Mill

On a 100% basis, the figure is $12 million; ownership is 70% Capstone and 30% Korea Resources Corporation.

Key Points: 
  • On a 100% basis, the figure is $12 million; ownership is 70% Capstone and 30% Korea Resources Corporation.
  • On a 100% basis, the figure is $9 million; ownership is 70% Capstone and 30% Korea Resources Corporation.
  • Other input costs at both operations, like grinding media, mill liners and reagents, are also expected to track lower than budget.
  • Capstone is in a solid position to weather the storm presented by the COVID-19 crisis.