National Institute of Aerospace

Panasonic Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) Collaborate to Support Equity in STEM

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic and the Panasonic Foundation celebrated one year since breaking ground in De Soto, Kansas, on Panasonic Energy's new $4 billion EV battery production facility by collaborating with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA). In recognition of this important milestone, these groups hosted a free, fun, family-friendly weekend of activities focused on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and career opportunities.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic and the Panasonic Foundation celebrated one year since breaking ground in De Soto, Kansas, on Panasonic Energy's new $4 billion EV battery production facility by collaborating with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA).
  • More than 1,000 students, parents, educators and community leaders from across the Greater Kansas City area attended the weekend's events.
  • "We envision a diverse workforce prepared for the global 21st-century economy for companies like Panasonic and so many more.
  • STEM Fest was just the first example of using that expansive experience to engage with their new neighbors.

Former Virgin Galactic CFO, Ken Sunshine Joins Vita Inclinata's Corporate Advisory Board

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, today announced Ken Sunshinebest known for his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2011 to 2014 at Virgin Galactichas joined the company's Corporate Advisory Board.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of precision aerospace and industrial stabilization devices, today announced Ken Sunshinebest known for his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 2011 to 2014 at Virgin Galactichas joined the company's Corporate Advisory Board.
  • "Vita is bringing a critical technology to the aerospace and industrial markets and has gained fantastic traction and respect with construction, government, and search and rescue customers," Sunshine said.
  • "Our distinguished advisory board of government and industry leaders bring deep and diverse experience to Vita," said Caleb Carr, CEO of Vita.
  • I'm delighted to welcome him to our Corporate Advisory Board."

NASA iTech Forum to Showcase Astrapi Corporation

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Astrapi Corporation was one of ten companies selected by NASA iTech from over 100 white papers submitted to present Spiral Modulation to NASA technologists, subject matter experts and potential industry investors.

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  • DALLAS, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Astrapi Corporation was one of ten companies selected by NASA iTech from over 100 white papers submitted to present Spiral Modulation to NASA technologists, subject matter experts and potential industry investors.
  • "The NASA iTech showcase provides an opportunity for companies addressing NASA-relevant commercial markets to pitch to a diverse group of stakeholders that include NASA center chief technologists and other NASA subject matter experts, and potential investors in their fields," says Maxwell Briggs, acting program manager for NASA iTech.
  • NASA iTech, has issued a call for inventive technologies with both a commercial market path and application to NASA missions.
  • From these entries, NASA will ultimately select 10 finalists to showcase their innovative technology at the 2021 NASA iTech Cycle II Forum.

BIG Idea Challenge 2019 Finalists to Develop Planetary Greenhouse Concepts

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Monday, February 4, 2019
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NASA and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) selected five university teams to participate in the 2019 Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-changing (BIG) Idea Challenge.

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  • NASA and the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA) selected five university teams to participate in the 2019 Breakthrough, Innovative and Game-changing (BIG) Idea Challenge.
  • The following teams and projects are finalists in the 2019 BIG Idea Challenge:
    Deployable Enclosed Martian Environment for Technology, Eating, and Recreation (DEMETER)
    For this challenge, NASA is seeking novel concepts for a Mars greenhouse design that complement the unique design of the Mars ice home .
  • The teams will then present their concepts in a face-to-face design review at the 2019 BIG Idea Forum held at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia in April 2019.
  • The BIG Idea Challenge is sponsored by NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate's Game Changing Development program and managed by the NIA.