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Microbes, Mucus, and Brain Organoids--Experiments to Prevent and Treat Disease Launching on Next Space Station Resupply Mission

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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Results may provide insights to mitigate the risk of infection on future space missions and space platforms.

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  • Results may provide insights to mitigate the risk of infection on future space missions and space platforms.
  • The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) continues its collaboration with the ISS National Lab by funding two biotechnology investigations on this mission.
  • An investigation from the University of California, San Diego, which builds on previous space station research, will explore microgravity's effects on stem-cell derived brain organoids.
  • This investigation aims to study accelerated aging in space to understand how cognitive decline happens in the human brain.

Vincent Harris, Metamagnetics' Founder and CEO, Honored with W. David Kingery Award from the American Ceramic Society

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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The ACerS, known as the "preeminent ceramics society" in the Western Hemisphere, boasts a global community of over 10,000 professionals spanning various disciplines.

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  • The ACerS, known as the "preeminent ceramics society" in the Western Hemisphere, boasts a global community of over 10,000 professionals spanning various disciplines.
  • Harris's journey in magnetoceramics began during his tenure as a civilian scientist at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington D.C.
  • This award, Harris emphasizes, is not just an acknowledgment of his individual efforts but a validation of the entire field of magnetoceramics.
  • He humbly accepted the award on October 2, recognizing the countless colleagues and students who have contributed to his journey.

EQS-News: Mynaric passes major product milestone of CONDOR Mk3, completing verification and interoperability tests

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Mynaric passes major product milestone of CONDOR Mk3, completing verification and interoperability tests

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  • Mynaric passes major product milestone of CONDOR Mk3, completing verification and interoperability tests
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  • MUNICH, September 28, 2023 – Mynaric (NASDAQ: MYNA) (FRA: M0YN), a leading provider of industrialized, cost-effective and scalable laser communications products, today announced an important product milestone of its CONDOR Mk3 optical communications terminals.
  • Mynaric will supply the CONDOR Mk3 terminals to Northrop Grumman’s satellites for the Tranche 1 Transport and Tracking Layer programs .
  • Subsequent optical interoperability tests, conducted at the Naval Research Lab , successfully demonstrated the product’s capability to optically interconnect with terminals from other vendors.

Global Quantum Warfare Market Poised to Reach $2.26 Billion by 2035, Propelled by Rising Demand for Secure Communication Infrastructure in Defense - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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The global quantum warfare market is experiencing a momentous surge in growth, fueled by technological breakthroughs and innovative defense applications.

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  • The global quantum warfare market is experiencing a momentous surge in growth, fueled by technological breakthroughs and innovative defense applications.
  • The global quantum warfare market is further bolstered by the demand for high-performance computing in the defense sector.
  • Public and private sector investments play a pivotal role in propelling growth within the global quantum warfare market.
  • Quantum Computing and Simulations Segment: Digital Quantum Computer, Analog Quantum Computer, Quantum Simulator
    Quantum simulators are poised to lead the market due to their demand in defense cryptography and cybersecurity applications.

North America Takes the Lead in the Global Quantum Warfare Market with Established Industry Players Spearheading Growth

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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The global quantum warfare market is experiencing a momentous surge in growth, fueled by technological breakthroughs and innovative defense applications.

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  • The global quantum warfare market is experiencing a momentous surge in growth, fueled by technological breakthroughs and innovative defense applications.
  • Prominent players in the market include industry leaders like Airbus, Xanadu, Quantinuum, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Northrup Grumman, among others.
  • The global quantum warfare market is further bolstered by the demand for high-performance computing in the defense sector.
  • Public and private sector investments play a pivotal role in propelling growth within the global quantum warfare market.

Revolutionizing the DOD Systems Infrared Countermeasures Landscape: Mr. Kenneth A. Sarkady Receives Roger L. Easton Award for Engineering Excellence

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) head of the Counter Measure Systems Section received the Roger L. Easton Award for Engineering Excellence for outstanding engineering insight and visionary leadership in the development of a nationally recognized capability in missile warning and infrared countermeasures (IRCM) technology, July 24, 2023.

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  • Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) head of the Counter Measure Systems Section received the Roger L. Easton Award for Engineering Excellence for outstanding engineering insight and visionary leadership in the development of a nationally recognized capability in missile warning and infrared countermeasures (IRCM) technology, July 24, 2023.
  • “I am honored to have been able to work with a team of highly talented scientists, engineers and program managers who worked together to make these achievements possible,” said Sarkady.
  • “The continued support of ONR, NAVAIR, HQ USMC Aviation, N98 and OSD was critical to our successes,” Sarkady said.
  • Sarkady is also a member of other DOD programs working to detect and counter advanced threats to DOD aircraft.

NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Astronauts to Embark on Six-Month Science Expedition, Supporting an Array of R&D on the Space Station

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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While onboard the space station, the Crew-7 astronauts, who will be part of Expeditions 69 and 70, will perform a variety of investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory.

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  • While onboard the space station, the Crew-7 astronauts, who will be part of Expeditions 69 and 70, will perform a variety of investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory.
  • In the coming months, a variety of visiting vehicles will launch to the space station.
  • These endeavors will bring value to humanity through space-based inquiry, further our ability to explore, and enable a robust LEO market.
  • The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will support multiple investigations in the life and physical sciences over the course of Expedition 70.

NRL Transfers NAUTILUS Instrument to University of Notre Dame: Strengthening Navy Research Academic Partnerships

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Friday, August 18, 2023
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Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) NAval Ultra-Trace Isotope Laboratory Universal Spectrometer (NAUTILUS) instrument to the University of Notre Dame on Aug. 18 in Washington, DC.

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  • Naval Research Laboratory’s (NRL) NAval Ultra-Trace Isotope Laboratory Universal Spectrometer (NAUTILUS) instrument to the University of Notre Dame on Aug. 18 in Washington, DC.
  • NRL researchers designed and built the NAUTILUS spectrometer instrument to provide new measurement capabilities unlike those available at other laboratories at the time.
  • There is extensive overlap in NRL and the university’s research areas in atomic mass spectrometry.”
    NRL and Notre Dame have signed an EPA to transfer all rights, title, and interest in the NAUTILUS to the university.
  • NRL serves as an effective coupling point with industry and academic partners in the research and development chain for the Navy and Marine Corps.

NRL, 100 Years Strong!

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Naval Research Laboratory will celebrate 100 years of service as the Navy's corporate laboratory with a rich history of performing advanced scientific research and making significant contributions to U.S. military forces on, under, and above the seas.

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  • Naval Research Laboratory will celebrate 100 years of service as the Navy's corporate laboratory with a rich history of performing advanced scientific research and making significant contributions to U.S. military forces on, under, and above the seas.
  • This land was known as the Bellevue Annex to the Naval Gun Factory until 1923, when the federal government opened the U.S.
  • Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Josephus Daniels seized the opportunity created by Edison's public comments to enlist Edison's support.
  • NRL scientists and engineers strive to give the Navy the special knowledge, capabilities, and flexibility to succeed in this dynamic environment.

Xcimer Energy Announces $9 Million US Department of Energy Award to Develop Laser-Driven Inertial Fusion Energy

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Xcimer Energy was selected for a $9 million award from the Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program, a groundbreaking and innovative public-private partnership initiative.

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  • The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that Xcimer Energy was selected for a $9 million award from the Milestone-Based Fusion Development Program, a groundbreaking and innovative public-private partnership initiative.
  • Xcimer’s award further establishes Xcimer as a leading company in the race to achieve the first commercial fusion power plant in the United States.
  • The Xcimer team will leverage this accomplishment and the significant progress made by the laser fusion community to advance IFE.
  • “Prelude decided to make our first fusion investment in Xcimer because we believe Xcimer has the technology, team and plan to make inertial fusion energy a commercial reality on a relevant timescale.