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Amish Patel Joins Sierra Space as Chief Operating Officer

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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Sierra Space , a leading commercial space-tech company and next generation defense-tech prime building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and protect the freedom of economic activity in the Orbital Age®, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amish Patel as Chief Operating Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Sierra Space , a leading commercial space-tech company and next generation defense-tech prime building a platform in space to benefit life on Earth and protect the freedom of economic activity in the Orbital Age®, is pleased to announce the appointment of Amish Patel as Chief Operating Officer.
  • In his new role, Amish will oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, including purview over Sierra Space’s global supply chain and manufacturing.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240327862906/en/
    Amish Patel has joined Sierra Space as the company's Chief Operating Officer (PHOTO: SIERRA SPACE)
    With nearly two decades of extensive experience in supply chain and operations spanning various industries including aerospace and automotive, Amish brings a wealth of high-tech operational expertise to his new appointment.
  • “I am honored to join Sierra Space at such an exciting time in the aerospace industry,” said Amish Patel.

Sierra Space Dream Chaser® Spaceplane Successfully Completes First Phase of Pre-Flight Testing

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced today the successful completion of the initial phase of environmental testing on the revolutionary Dream Chaser® spaceplane, Tenacity®, at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • Sierra Space , a leading commercial space company and emerging defense tech prime building a platform in space to benefit and protect life on Earth, announced today the successful completion of the initial phase of environmental testing on the revolutionary Dream Chaser® spaceplane, Tenacity®, at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio.
  • (PHOTO CREDIT: Shay Saldana/Sierra Space)
    Over the past month, the Sierra Space Dream Chaser and its cargo companion, Shooting Star™, underwent rigorous vibration testing while stacked in launch configuration inside the Mechanical Vibration Facility at the NASA complex.
  • “This phase of development illustrates how Dream Chaser and the Shooting Star cargo module will handle the mechanical rigors of launch.
  • ‘Joint Test #3,’ a critical phase in the testing process, represented an integrated assessment of the completed system in a flight-like configuration.

Sierra Space Shooting Star™ Cargo Module Initiates Rigorous Testing at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today the commencement of a comprehensive testing campaign for the Shooting Star™ cargo module at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today the commencement of a comprehensive testing campaign for the Shooting Star™ cargo module at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio.
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    Sierra Space announced today the commencement of a comprehensive testing campaign for its Shooting Star™ cargo module at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio.
  • The Sierra Space Shooting Star cargo module, designed in tandem with the revolutionary Dream Chaser® spaceplane, is set to redefine cargo capabilities, power and propulsion systems in space.
  • Following the Shooting Star, the first Sierra Space Dream Chaser spaceplane has also arrived at the Neil Armstrong Test Facility.

Today Sierra Space Introduces Tenacity

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today proudly revealed the fruit of years of passionate determination, countless breakthrough innovations and relentless commitment – the remarkable Dream Chaser spaceplane.

Key Points: 
  • Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today proudly revealed the fruit of years of passionate determination, countless breakthrough innovations and relentless commitment – the remarkable Dream Chaser spaceplane.
  • (PHOTO: Sierra Space)
    Dream Chaser is a leap forward in space technology, heralded as the world’s sole commercial runway-capable spaceplane.
  • Supported by a substantial contract from NASA to resupply the International Space Station, Dream Chaser is poised to lead the way in democratizing access to space, forging a path towards shared space exploration and international cooperation.
  • As “Tenacity” embarks on its maiden mission, it sets the stage for a brighter future of space transportation and cooperation, bringing humanity’s dreams of space exploration one step closer to reality.

Sierra Space Increases Total Investment to a Record $1.7 Billion with $290M Series B Funding, Bringing Valuation to $5.3 Billion

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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The round brings the company’s total capital raised to $1.7 billion, the largest ever capital raise by a commercial space company over the combined Series A and B rounds.

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  • The round brings the company’s total capital raised to $1.7 billion, the largest ever capital raise by a commercial space company over the combined Series A and B rounds.
  • This latest milestone elevates Sierra Space’s valuation to $5.3 billion and reaffirms the company’s position as a leader in the new global space industry.
  • "Sierra Space is excited to create a long-term strategic relationship with our Japanese investors and industry partners,” said Tom Vice, CEO of Sierra Space.
  • Citi acted as private placement agent to Sierra Space on this Series B transaction.

Sierra Space and BioServe Space Technologies to Demonstrate In-Space Stem Cell Production to Better Treat Cancer Patients on Earth

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230802178510/en/
    For the in-space experiment, Sierra Space, BioServe and the study team sent stem cell samples from multiple umbilical cord blood donors to look for beneficial differences during the cell growth experiment.
  • However, stem cell transplants require large numbers of cells to be effective, and it is challenging to grow cord blood stem cells to produce enough for effective treatment.
  • When grown on Earth, hematopoietic stem cells normally change into dedicated blood cell lines, which is not optimal for patient recovery.
  • The stem cell samples will be frozen at different time points while in orbit and sent back to Earth for analysis.

Our Turn's Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down Affirmative Action

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Saturday, July 1, 2023
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MABLETON, Ga., July 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- We are children of men and women shipped here by force and greed. We are the children of those whose names were stolen, whose land was plundered, and whose freedom was ripped away. We are the children of sharecroppers who were free in title alone. We are the children of those who endured the Black Codes, Jim Crow, and lynchings — those who survived the Tulsa Race Massacre, the Rosewood, Florida, Massacre, and the Elaine Massacre. We are the children of those who marched in Selma, Washington, and Birmingham. We are the children of redline survivors, crack epidemic survivors, and industrial prison complex survivors.

Key Points: 
  • We are the children of those whose names were stolen, whose land was plundered, and whose freedom was ripped away.
  • We are children of dream-chasers who demanded better and in doing so, gained access to an education that could achieve better.
  • We are students of color, rejecting the premise behind the Supreme Court's decision to rule against affirmative action in college decisions.
  • We believe that this decision totally neglects our history, our stories, our ancestors…and is a disregard for the present world we live in.

Sierra Space and ILC Dover Partner to Build the Space Infrastructure of the Future

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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“We are thrilled to partner with Sierra Space as part of the next era of space exploration and the emerging commercial space economy,” said ILC Dover CEO Corey Walker.

Key Points: 
  • “We are thrilled to partner with Sierra Space as part of the next era of space exploration and the emerging commercial space economy,” said ILC Dover CEO Corey Walker.
  • “As a leading solutions provider in the space industry, our collaboration with Sierra Space highlights the strength of ILC Dover’s heritage and the demand for our market leading technologies in the rapidly changing space economy.
  • Sierra Space will also exclusively partner with ILC Dover for the Sierra Space EVA and IVA spacesuits.
  • ILC Dover will continue to work closely with Sierra Space as its LEO presence and mission continue to scale.

Sierra Space Makes Key Executive Hire as First Dream Chaser® Spaceplane Enters Final Production Phase

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today that a seasoned aerospace executive has joined the company’s leadership ranks as the first Dream Chaser spaceplane nears completion.

Key Points: 
  • Sierra Space , a leading pureplay commercial space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, announced today that a seasoned aerospace executive has joined the company’s leadership ranks as the first Dream Chaser spaceplane nears completion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005336/en/
    Steve Berroth will serve as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sierra Space's Space Transportation sector as the first Dream Chaser spaceplane nears completion.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Steve to Sierra Space’s senior leadership team,” said Tom Vice, Sierra Space CEO.
  • “It is a privilege to join Sierra Space at such a pivotal moment in the company’s upward trajectory,” said Berroth.

Sierra Space Bolsters Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy Team

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Sierra Space , a leading space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today announced Thomas H. Marshburn, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer for the companys Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy .

Key Points: 
  • Sierra Space , a leading space company building the first end-to-end business and technology platform in space, today announced Thomas H. Marshburn, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer for the companys Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy .
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    Sierra Space announces Thomas H. Marshburn, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer for the companys Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy.
  • With the development of the Sierra Space Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy, we are changing the landscape of the commercial space economy.
  • The companys new Human Spaceflight Center and Astronaut Training Academy will recruit, train and prepare the future astronaut corps required for the developing commercial space economy.