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NIST Approves CNLABS for USGv6 Testing Program

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) has approved CNLABS as an accredited test laboratory for the USGv6 program.

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  • With the approval, CNLABS becomes the second lab accredited by NIST to undertake product testing for the USGv6 program globally.
  • USGv6 Test Program strengthens the commitment to maintain synchronization with the industry-driven IPv6 Ready Logo program to minimize testing requirements on vendors.
  • The USGv6 Test Program provides the means to assess product compliance with the IPv6 requirements specified under the USGv6 Profile.
  • CNLABS is proud to be accredited by NIST for the USGv6 program.

Rheonix Inc. announces opening of new laboratory, offering a low-cost COVID-19 PCR testing program

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Thursday, July 28, 2022
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The laboratorys flexible COVID-19 PCR testing program enables seamless registration, sample collection and testing for individuals and organizations.

Key Points: 
  • The laboratorys flexible COVID-19 PCR testing program enables seamless registration, sample collection and testing for individuals and organizations.
  • Rheonix Laboratories provides reliable, rapid turnaround COVID-19 PCR testing utilizing the Rheonix COVID-19 MDx Assay, which was first granted emergency use authorization (EUA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April 2020.
  • The initial focus of Rheonix Laboratories is to provide a convenient and economical COVID-19 PCR testing option for organizations and community members.
  • Organizations interested in learning more about Rheonix Laboratories COVID-19 Testing Program and partnership opportunities should email [email protected] .

SIRI-2 to Qualify Technologies for Radiation Detection in Space

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Naval Research Laboratory scientists launched the second Strontium Iodide Radiation Instrument (SIRI-2) instrument in December 2021 onboard Space Test Program (STP) Sat-6 .

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  • Naval Research Laboratory scientists launched the second Strontium Iodide Radiation Instrument (SIRI-2) instrument in December 2021 onboard Space Test Program (STP) Sat-6 .
  • The much larger, SIRI-2 instrument is operating in a geosynchronous orbit where the radiation background is significantly different in composition.
  • The technology being demonstrated in SIRI-2 will need to detect small radiation signatures or signals in the highly variable background radiation fields found in space, Lee Mitchell, Ph.D., an NRL Research Physicist said.
  • A scintillator is a material that exhibits the property of luminescence when excited by ionizing radiation and is commonly used for radiation detection.

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Critical National Security Mission direct to GEO

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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STP-3 marked ULA's longest duration mission at seven hours and 10 minutes until spacecraft separation.

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  • STP-3 marked ULA's longest duration mission at seven hours and 10 minutes until spacecraft separation.
  • "Thank you to our U.S. Space Force, NASA and industry teammates for their tremendous partnership in successfully delivering STP-3 to orbit."
  • The GPS Enhanced Navigation Development Project provides increased spacecraft insertion accuracies a critical addition to this direct to long-duration mission.
  • For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com , or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321).

NASA's Laser Communications Tech, Science Experiment Safely in Space

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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The payloads launched aboard the Space Test Program Satellite-6 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocketfrom Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as part of the U.S. Space Force's Space Test Program 3 mission.

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  • The payloads launched aboard the Space Test Program Satellite-6 on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocketfrom Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida as part of the U.S. Space Force's Space Test Program 3 mission.
  • "This launch introduces an exciting new technology for space missions," said Jim Reuter, associate administrator for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
  • NASA's LCRD will demonstrate the benefits of space-to-ground laser communications, also called optical communications.
  • LCRD is funded and managed through NASA's Technology Demonstration Missions program, part of the Space Technology Mission Directorate, and the Space Communications and Navigation program at NASA Headquarters.

United Launch Alliance to Launch STP-3 Mission in Support of National Security

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Friday, December 3, 2021
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The launch is on track for Dec. 5, 2021 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

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  • The launch is on track for Dec. 5, 2021 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • "STP-3 is a unique mission as the Atlas V will deliver STP-3 directly into Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO).
  • "We are proud to work alongside our mission partners to prepare to launch this challenging mission and thank them for their outstanding teamwork."
  • For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com , or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321).

NASA Sets Live Launch Coverage for Laser Communications Demonstration

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is taking a step toward the next era of space communications with the launch of its Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) on Sunday, Dec. 5.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA is taking a step toward the next era of space communications with the launch of its Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) on Sunday, Dec. 5.
  • Live coverage of the launch is scheduled to air on NASA Television, the agency's website , and the NASA App beginning at 3:30 a.m. EST.
  • STP-3 will launch on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape CanaveralSpaceForce Station in Florida.
  • Take an inside look into the development of LCRD with a laser communications show from NASA EDGE.

Rocket Lab Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Issues Guidance for the Fourth Quarter 2021

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2021.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended September 30, 2021.
  • Third Quarter 2021 Business Highlights:
    Successfully launched a dedicated mission for the United States Space Force in July.
  • The mission was Rocket Labs second for the Space Test Program and the companys 21st Electron launch overall.
  • ET) today to discuss these business highlights and financial results, and to provide our outlook for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2021 and other updates.

Astra Announces LV0007 Launch Window for the United States Space Force

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Astra Space, Inc. (Astra) (Nasdaq: ASTR) today announced a commercial orbital launch on behalf of the United States Space Force.

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  • Astra Space, Inc. (Astra) (Nasdaq: ASTR) today announced a commercial orbital launch on behalf of the United States Space Force.
  • The launch vehicle, LV0007, will carry a test payload for the Space Test Programs second mission STP-27AD2.
  • Astra also announced findings from its investigation of the engine abort during the August 28, 2021 launch of LV0006.
  • When we use the phrase commercial orbital launch, we mean a launch conducted under an FAA commercial launch license.

GreenTech Environmental Names Brandon Taylor CEO, Larry Enterline Joins as Executive Chairman

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Monday, August 30, 2021
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GreenTech Environmental is proud to announce both the promotion of Brandon Taylor to Chief Executive Officer, following a nationwide search, and that Larry L. Enterline, the former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of FOX Factory Holdings Inc, has joined the Companys Board of Directors as Executive Chairman.

Key Points: 
  • GreenTech Environmental is proud to announce both the promotion of Brandon Taylor to Chief Executive Officer, following a nationwide search, and that Larry L. Enterline, the former Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of FOX Factory Holdings Inc, has joined the Companys Board of Directors as Executive Chairman.
  • Taylor joined GreenTech Environmental in 2019 as CFO/COO and was instrumental in helping develop and execute the strategy that enabled the company to achieve rapid growth.
  • Larry Enterline will serve as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Its a transitional time for GreenTech Environmental and Im pleased to be a part of this emerging industry, says Enterline.