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KinetX Aerospace Named Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 Amidst Award Recognitions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KinetX Aerospace , the first commercial company to provide mission design and navigation services for NASA’s deep space missions, has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in the space industry, in addition to being named Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 , and ranked 10th overall on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KinetX Aerospace , the first commercial company to provide mission design and navigation services for NASA’s deep space missions, has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in the space industry, in addition to being named Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 , and ranked 10th overall on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .
  • KinetX has been at the forefront of the commercialization of space for over 30 years and is made up of a team of highly qualified engineers with deep space expertise and experience.
  • The team is focused on leading, developing, and demonstrating innovative solutions to global and space-based challenges.
  • “The OSIRIS-REx mission team is well-deserving of the Collier Trophy and Goddard Memorial Trophy,” said Coralie Adam, KinetX Optical Navigation Lead for OSIRIS-REx.

Shield AI Selected by NAVAIR PMA-281 to Integrate Hivemind AI Pilot onto eighth aircraft: the Kratos BQM-177A

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot, today announced it has been selected by NAVAIR PMA-281 to integrate its AI Pilot onto the Kratos BQM-177A to enable advanced AI-based autonomy.

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  • SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield AI, the defense technology company building the world's best AI pilot, today announced it has been selected by NAVAIR PMA-281 to integrate its AI Pilot onto the Kratos BQM-177A to enable advanced AI-based autonomy.
  • "This will be the eighth different type of aircraft integration we've done; it will be the fourth jet aircraft.
  • Kratos has been a terrific partner in rolling out our AI pilot onto jet aircraft," said Brandon Tseng, Shield AI's President/Cofounder, a mechanical engineer, and a former U.S. Navy SEAL.
  • Shield AI's innovative technical approach for the Navy contract employs an AI architecture that starts with foundational autonomy behaviors.

Reliable Robotics Selected as a Collier Trophy Finalist

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that it was shortlisted as one of four contenders for the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy .

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  • Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, today announced that it was shortlisted as one of four contenders for the 2023 Robert J. Collier Trophy .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221862994/en/
    Reliable’s autonomous flight system earns a place on the Collier Trophy finalist list for 2023 (Photo: Business Wire)
    "The Robert J. Collier Trophy is the pinnacle of aviation achievement, and those who earn it are in rare and historic company," said Amy Spowart, NAA President and CEO.
  • "The Reliable Robotics team has earned their place in the final selection for the 2023 Collier Trophy and the opportunity to provide more detail about how autonomous flight can be achieved effectively and safely.
  • Reliable Robotics was selected for achievements in 2023 that highlight the maturity of its autonomous flight system to deliver near-term benefits to the aerospace industry.

Northrop Grumman Wins Collier Trophy for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The James Webb Space Telescope industry team, led by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), has won the prestigious National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Robert J. Collier Trophy for revolutionizing the field of astrophysics with the team’s pioneering design and exceptional performance of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The James Webb Space Telescope industry team, led by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), has won the prestigious National Aeronautic Association (NAA) Robert J. Collier Trophy for revolutionizing the field of astrophysics with the team’s pioneering design and exceptional performance of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope.
  • Northrop Grumman led the design, build, total system integration and prepared the observatory for launch
    For the last time on Earth, the James Webb Space Telescope’s sunshield was deployed and tensioned by testing teams at Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, California where final deployment tests were completed.
  • (Photo Credit: NASA/Chris Gunn)
    Kathy Warden, chair, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman: “The James Webb Space Telescope is one of the greatest achievements in aerospace history.
  • In a matter of months, Webb has changed our understanding of the universe, and many more discoveries lie ahead.

G2+ Vision Jet® Offers Best in Class Performance at the Lowest Operating Cost

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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The award-winning Vision Jet features an extensive portfolio of business use cases for missions between 200 to 1,000 nautical miles at the lowest operating cost for a business jet.

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  • The award-winning Vision Jet features an extensive portfolio of business use cases for missions between 200 to 1,000 nautical miles at the lowest operating cost for a business jet.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005020/en/
    The G2+ Vision Jet cabin (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Vision Jet is single-pilot certified or can be flown with two pilots and five passengers, depending on mission requirements.
  • With over 375 in service and many used for business applications, the Vision Jet has been the best-selling jet in general aviation for three years.
  • JetStream : JetStream offers Vision Jet owners a robust operating program making it easy to plan and budget expenses.

Kaman Announces $10 Million Investment in Near Earth Autonomy to Accelerate the Deployment of Autonomous Systems

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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The investment by Kaman will allow Near Earth to accelerate its technology to establish an industry standard in autonomous solutions for the next generation of aviation.

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  • The investment by Kaman will allow Near Earth to accelerate its technology to establish an industry standard in autonomous solutions for the next generation of aviation.
  • This partnership also leverages Kamans core competency in precision parts manufacturing as the preferred manufacturer of autonomous parts and components for Near Earth.
  • We are excited about this opportunity to accelerate the technology development of autonomous systems, said Ian Walsh, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • This investment represents a major leap forward for both Kaman and Near Earth to enable the next generation of autonomous aerial logistics, said Sanjiv Singh, CEO of Near Earth.

Reliable Robotics Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract to Advance Aircraft Autonomy

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, announced today it was awarded an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract to design, develop and test autonomous aircraft capabilities on Air Force platforms.

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  • Reliable Robotics , a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, announced today it was awarded an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) contract to design, develop and test autonomous aircraft capabilities on Air Force platforms.
  • As part of this Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract, Reliable Robotics will demonstrate how its aircraft agnostic design can be quickly adapted for new airframes through simulated and real-world flight tests.
  • The autonomy upgrade will be capable of installation on a wide variety of aircraft.
  • Reliable Robotics launched in 2017 to bring certified autonomous vehicles to commercial aviation as soon as possible.

Garmin announces transfer of listing to the New York Stock Exchange

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) today announced that it will transfer the listing of its shares from the Nasdaq National Market to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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  • Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN) today announced that it will transfer the listing of its shares from the Nasdaq National Market to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
  • Garmin expects to commence trading as a NYSE-listed company at market open on December 7, 2021 under its ticker symbol GRMN.
  • Garmin is pleased to join the NYSE alongside many of the worlds most well-established and regarded companies, said Cliff Pemble, president and CEO of Garmin.
  • We are excited to welcome Garmin as it transfers its listing to the NYSE, said Stacey Cunningham, president of NYSE Group.

Kaman Unveils New Medium Lift UAV: the KARGO UAV Is a New Solution for Expeditionary Logisitics

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Built with the U.S. Armed Forces future operating concepts in mind, the KARGO UAV offers a rugged design for easy transport and deployment.

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  • Built with the U.S. Armed Forces future operating concepts in mind, the KARGO UAV offers a rugged design for easy transport and deployment.
  • Our deployed service men and woman have persistent logistics challenges that we are answering with this reliable, maintainable and affordable solution, said Ian Walsh, CEO of Kaman Corporation.
  • Kaman selected Near Earth Autonomy as a partner on the pilot KARGO UAV program.
  • This release includes "forward looking statements" relating to the development and expected capabilities of the Kaman KARGO UAV.

Garmin Autoland wins prestigious Robert J. Collier Trophy

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
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Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that Garmin Autoland has been awarded the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the worlds first certified autonomous system designed to activate during an emergency to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention1.

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  • Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced that Garmin Autoland has been awarded the 2020 Robert J. Collier Trophy for the worlds first certified autonomous system designed to activate during an emergency to safely fly and land an aircraft without human intervention1.
  • The Garmin Autoland system marks a significant improvement in civil aviation, affirmed NAA Chairman Jim Albaugh.
  • Autoland began as a simple exploration to develop automation technology for general aviation aircraft, said Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO.
  • Cirrus Aircrafts Vision Jet, the 2017 Collier Trophy winner, was the first jet aircraft certified with Autoland in August 2020.