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GWSO - AQST USA Opens New Madison Facility to Accelerate TrinityPower Nexus© - TPN Development

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Madison, MS , Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AQST USA, LLC, a division of GWSO Inc. (Ticker Symbol: GWSO), is excited to announce a significant development in our commitment to advancing the TrinityPower Nexus© (TPN) project.

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  • Madison, MS , Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AQST USA, LLC, a division of GWSO Inc. (Ticker Symbol: GWSO), is excited to announce a significant development in our commitment to advancing the TrinityPower Nexus© (TPN) project.
  • We are pleased to unveil our new 3,000-square-foot facility, strategically located in Madison, Mississippi, dedicated exclusively to the TRL6 prototype development of TPN.
  • This facility will play a pivotal role in driving forward the groundbreaking TrinityPower Nexus© (TPN) prototyping and testing program alongside our existing AQST facility at the NASA Stennis Space Center.
  • Raymond Caldas, President of AQST USA, expressed his enthusiasm about this development: "With its larger capacity and new dedicated amenities, the Madison facility provides the ideal environment for our engineers to accelerate TPN's progress.

EVOLUTION SPACE CLOSES BRIDGE FUNDING ROUND; OPENS PRODUCTION FACILITY AT NASA STENNIS

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Space , a Mojave, Calif.-based solid propulsion and launch provider, announced today with NASA Stennis that it has signed an agreement and begun construction on the first-ever solid propulsion center and solid rocket motor testing at the historic NASA Stennis Space Center .

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  • STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Space , a Mojave, Calif.-based solid propulsion and launch provider, announced today with NASA Stennis that it has signed an agreement and begun construction on the first-ever solid propulsion center and solid rocket motor testing at the historic NASA Stennis Space Center .
  • Located near the iconic NASA test stands, the Evolution Space Propulsion Center will repurpose former Mississippi Army Ammunition Plant facilities acquired by NASA in 2011.
  • "This is another great addition to South Mississippi's commercial space engagement," said Dr. Rick Gilbrech, Director of NASA Stennis Space Center.
  • "Evolution Space gains access to critical NASA Stennis infrastructure and expertise as it continues to build its propulsion capabilities.

Relativity Space Signs Lease on Historic NASA Test Stand

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Relativity Space , the preeminent 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement (EULA) on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex within NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.

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  • Relativity Space , the preeminent 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement (EULA) on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex within NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907155639/en/
    A rendering of Terran R's first stage on the A-2 Test Stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Established in the 1960s, NASA Stennis is the nation’s largest and most prestigious propulsion test center.
  • “New history is being written at Stennis Space Center as we breathe life into the historic A-2 Test Stand with our Terran R program,” said Tim Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Relativity Space.
  • I appreciate the partnership of companies like Relativity Space who are helping Mississippi stay at the leading edge.”
    “The A-2 test stand at Stennis Space Center has a long and storied history as part of the U.S. space program, and the agreement with Relativity Space will extend that record,” said Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Aeyon Joint Venture Awarded $516.9 Million Financial Support IDIQ Contract from NASA

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

Aeyon today announced its joint venture, MM Technologies LLC (MMT) was awarded the NASA Financial Support Services (NFSS) contract.

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  • Aeyon today announced its joint venture, MM Technologies LLC (MMT) was awarded the NASA Financial Support Services (NFSS) contract.
  • This performance-based, single-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee task orders has a maximum potential IDIQ value of $516.9 million.
  • Operating as an Aeyon subsidiary, MMT is an SBA-approved Mentor-Protg Joint Venture between MDW Associates (MDW) and Manufacturing Technical Solutions (an Aeyon company) focused on sound financial stewardship, financial management analysis, and data analytics and report automation.
  • Under the NFSS contract, Aeyon will provide financial management consulting services in support of NASAs missions, programs and projects.

Rocket Lab Opens Archimedes Engine Test Stand at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi

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Friday, November 4, 2022

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, today kicked off operations for testing the Archimedes engine with a ribbon cutting ceremony at NASAs historic Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, today kicked off operations for testing the Archimedes engine with a ribbon cutting ceremony at NASAs historic Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
  • The Archimedes Test Complex will be home to engine testing for the 165,000 lbf engines to be used on Rocket Labs reusable Neutron rocket.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The Archimedes Test Complex is located across a 1 million square foot area at the Stennis Space Centers A Test Complex and includes use and development of existing infrastructure of the A-3 Test Stand to develop and test Neutrons Archimedes engines.
  • Stennis Space Center Director: We are pleased that Rocket Lab selected Stennis Space Center for development of its new test complex, Stennis Space Center Director Rick Gilbrech said.

New Agreement with NASA Puts Relativity Space on Path to Operate One of America’s Largest Rocket Engine Test Facilities

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Through an agreement with NASA, Relativity is significantly expanding its facilities and infrastructure at NASAs historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.

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  • Through an agreement with NASA, Relativity is significantly expanding its facilities and infrastructure at NASAs historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005590/en/
    Relativity Space expands presence at NASA Stennis Space Center, leveraging over 150 acres for development of new rocket stage and engine testing facilities.
  • Relativity has begun ground clearing work for several new engine test stands, a full scale second stage stand, office buildings, and a vehicle hangar.
  • Relativity Space Vice President of Test and Launch Don Kaderbek
    We welcome the growth of this valued partnership with Relativity Space, Stennis Space Center Director Dr. Rick Gilbrech said.

NASA Awards Contract for Acquisition of Gaseous, Liquid Helium

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected three companies to supply 1.4 million liters of liquid helium and 87.7 million standard cubic feet of gaseous helium for use at facilities across the agency.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected three companies to supply 1.4 million liters of liquid helium and 87.7 million standard cubic feet of gaseous helium for use at facilities across the agency.
  • The indefinite delivery requirements contract includes multiple firm-fixed price delivery orders.
  • The contract begins Saturday, Oct. 1, with a two-year base period followed by an option period that, if exercised, would extend the contract to Sept. 30, 2025.
  • The total value of the contract for the base plus option period is approximately $149 million.

NRL researcher receives ASME Lifetime Achievement Award

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Naval Research Laboratorys (NRL) Computational Multiphysics Systems Laboratory head, received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • Naval Research Laboratorys (NRL) Computational Multiphysics Systems Laboratory head, received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Computers and Information in Engineering (CIE) Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • The award was presented Aug. 15, during a ceremony at the International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and CIE Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, and is the highest award bestowed by the ASME CIE division.
  • The awards commendation is, In recognition of outstanding lifetime achievements in advancing the discipline of computers and information in engineering.
  • At NRL ongoing extensions of this technology enable studying multiaxial and multiphysics fatigue of materials.

NRL fungal experiment launches as Artemis I payload

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will launch as part of NASAs scheduled Artemis I mission to orbit the moon Aug. 29.

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  • Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will launch as part of NASAs scheduled Artemis I mission to orbit the moon Aug. 29.
  • The NRL experiment will use samples of fungi to investigate effects of the deep space radiation environment outside of Earths protective magnetosphere.
  • The fungal experiment will become the first biological project performed at NRL to be launched to space.
  • The NRL experiment is one of four space biology investigations selected for Biological Experiment 01 (BioExpt-01) mission aboard the Orion spacecraft by NASAs Space Biology Program .

Vaya Space Awarded Satellite Launch Contract From All2Space

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Friday, July 15, 2022

the vortex-hybrid engine rocket company and emerging leader in sustainable space access, today announced that All2Space has signed an exclusive contract to launch their satellite constellation with Vaya Space.

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  • the vortex-hybrid engine rocket company and emerging leader in sustainable space access, today announced that All2Space has signed an exclusive contract to launch their satellite constellation with Vaya Space.
  • The signing of agreement between Vaya Space and All2Space will initially focus on the Latin American market, and this contract will further enhance Vaya's first-mover advantage in the Latin American space industry.
  • In addition to providing launch services for All2Space, Vaya will work with All2Space affiliated Ideia Space to launch a satellite built by students in Brazil as part of their industry-specific education.
  • Vaya Space is a privately-owned, vortex-hybrid rocket company based on the Space Coast of Florida with subsidiary operations in Brazil.