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NRL, Aerospace Industry Hosts 18th Annual CanSat Student Challenge

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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Since 2005, the CanSat Competition , organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) alongside the U.S.

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  • Since 2005, the CanSat Competition , organized by the American Astronautical Society (AAS) alongside the U.S.
  • Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) , has organized an annual student design-build-launch competition for space-related topics.
  • Throughout the past years, NRL has been devoted to supporting CanSat in its efforts to further students aerospace exploration through the development of aeronautical exploration and STEM education.
  • Once the CanSat deployed from the rocket, it was to demonstrate the ability to descend at a rate of 15 m/s using a parachute.

NASA Enters Into Multi-Faceted Contract With Vaya Space

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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COCOA, Fla., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaya Space, Inc. , the vortex-hybrid engine rocket company and emerging leader in sustainable space access, today announced that NASA has entered into a multi-faceted contract with Vaya Space to demonstrate the Company's technologies and industry-leading engine performance at both the Stennis Space Center and Kennedy Space Center.

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  • COCOA, Fla., July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaya Space, Inc. , the vortex-hybrid engine rocket company and emerging leader in sustainable space access, today announced that NASA has entered into a multi-faceted contract with Vaya Space to demonstrate the Company's technologies and industry-leading engine performance at both the Stennis Space Center and Kennedy Space Center.
  • NASA has now entered into a multi-faceted contract and Space Act Agreement with Vaya Space for the Company to demonstrate the performance of its engines showing greater than 22,000 lbs.
  • Vaya Space also establishedagreementwith Kennedy Space Center approving the transfer of technology from NASA under an existing, expanded umbrella agreement.
  • Vaya Space is a privately owned, vortex-hybrid rocket company based on the Space Coast of Florida with subsidiary operations in Brazil.

BAE Systems wins $699 million contract from U.S. Army to support High Performance Computing Centers

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $699 million, five-year contract for Defense Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) operations, maintenance, and management services, including program-wide services for high performance computer (HPC) users.

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  • The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $699 million, five-year contract for Defense Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) operations, maintenance, and management services, including program-wide services for high performance computer (HPC) users.
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    The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $699 million, five-year contract for Defense Supercomputing Resource Center (DSRC) operations, maintenance, and management services, including program-wide services for high performance computer (HPC) users.
  • Our team brings the high performing computing capabilities necessary to support the invaluable work of the DSRCs around the U.S., said Lisa Hand, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems Integrated Defense Solutions.
  • BAE Systems provides expert systems engineering, integration, and sustainment services, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services to enhance mission effectiveness.

NRL Announces the Washington Metropolitan Quantum Network Research Consortium (DC-QNet)

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Monday, June 27, 2022
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Quantum entanglement is a unique quantum mechanical property of atomic and subatomic particles, where classical physics fails to describe observed phenomena accurately.

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  • Quantum entanglement is a unique quantum mechanical property of atomic and subatomic particles, where classical physics fails to describe observed phenomena accurately.
  • DC-QNet researchers are also studying other quantum behaviors and capabilities such as transduction, or the process of converting qubits from one form into another.
  • The DC-QNet testbed will perform entanglement distribution of qubits at multi-kilometer distances over a well-characterized and controlled quantum network.
  • Efforts include:
    Development of high fidelity quantum memory nodes, single-photon devices, network metrology, qubit platforms, transduction and frequency conversion, synchronization, and continued research and development into enabling science and technology
    Research and development into the classical management and control, routing, monitoring and metrology and associated software of the quantum network.

NRL CIRCE Spacecraft to be Part of Historic U.K. Launch

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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Space Systems Command is partnering with Virgin Orbit National Systems, a U.S.-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary to Virgin Orbit, to launch CIRCE.

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  • Space Systems Command is partnering with Virgin Orbit National Systems, a U.S.-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary to Virgin Orbit, to launch CIRCE.
  • The NRL CIRCE Team is thrilled to be a part of this joint U.S/U.K.
  • The CIRCE spacecraft are the size of a shoebox and we've managed to sandwich five sensors in each of them, Nicholas said.
  • NRL Sensor Development & Applications section of the Space Science Division contracted with Blue Canyon Technologies out of Boulder, Colorado to build and integrate the two CIRCE spacecraft.

Capra Biosciences Raises $1.8M in Pre-Seed Round for Renewable Chemical Innovations

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Monday, June 6, 2022
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Capra will use the funding to build their production-scale reactor and extend its capabilities to include the production of lubricants.

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  • Capra will use the funding to build their production-scale reactor and extend its capabilities to include the production of lubricants.
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    Capra Biosciences co-founders Elizabeth Onderko, CEO, and Andrew Magyar, chief technology officer, pose with their bioreactor technology.
  • Capra Biosciences emerged from the competitive IndieBio program backed by SOSV.
  • Capra Biosciences is venture-backed startup company focused on sustainable production of petrochemical replacements using their biofilm bioreactor platform.

Black Buffalo 3D-Smart 3D Construction Announces New Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. and NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Buffalo 3D Corporation, a leading provider of large-scale 3D printers for construction and member of HN Inc.—formerly Hyundai BS&C Co. Ltd.—announced today that Dr. Kunal Kupwade-Patil has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer.  A leader in the 3D construction printing industry, Dr. Kupwade-Patil will head the development of sustainable and alternative cementitious materials, and the development of nano-engineered cementitious materials. He comes from within the 3D printing industry where he led multiple projects in advanced concrete technology as Head of Materials Science at ICON and was a Research Scientist in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for seven years.

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  • EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. and NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Buffalo 3D Corporation , a leading provider of large-scale 3D printers for construction and member of HN Inc.formerly Hyundai BS&C Co. Ltd.announced today that Dr. Kunal Kupwade-Patil has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer.
  • His skillset will strengthen the ability of Black Buffalo 3D to innovate and further commercialize Black Buffalo 3D's NEXCON printers while supporting the team's development and testing of Black Buffalo 3D structural cement ink.
  • "I am excited to join the Black Buffalo 3D team and develop the next wave of high-performance, ecologically sound concretes and technologies."
  • Black Buffalo 3D Corporation ( http://www.blackbuffalo.io ) is the NY based, US affiliate of HN Inc. co. Ltd.-formerly Hyundai BS&C Co. Ltd.--and subsidiary of Big Sun Holdings Group, Inc. Black Buffalo 3D is poised to revolutionize construction and become the leading global provider of smart 3D construction printers (3DCP) from one to four stories, proprietary construction "ink" (Planitop 3D) and 3D print construction consulting services.

NRL, SAFCell Sign CRADA for Exploration of new Class of solid Acid Proton Conductors

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Under the terms and within the scope of the agreement, SAFCell will provide expertise and guidance for the development and testing of a new class of borosulfate solid acid intermediate-temperature proton-conducting materials, and evaluate these experimental electrolytes in electrochemical cells.

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  • Under the terms and within the scope of the agreement, SAFCell will provide expertise and guidance for the development and testing of a new class of borosulfate solid acid intermediate-temperature proton-conducting materials, and evaluate these experimental electrolytes in electrochemical cells.
  • These solid state proton conductors can operate at higher temperatures and without the hydration requirements of our current electrolytes, which equates to more versatile and lower cost solid acid systems.
  • Chisholm, went onto say, SAFCell will, apply their decades of experience working with solid acid electrolytes to accelerate the development of this new class of proton conductors into solid state fuel cells, hydrogen generators, and membrane reactors.
  • SAFCell develops solid acid fuel cell and hydrogen stacks for portable, stationary and mobile applications, all running on commercially available liquid fuels.

NRL Scientist Searches for Gravitational Waves From Monster Black Holes

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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To detect these faint gravitational waves, scientists carefully monitor pulsars.  These neutron stars---the extremely dense remnants of exploded massive stars---emit regular trains of pulses. Gravitational waves bend spacetime, so as the waves pass through, they must take a slightly longer path than if the gravitational waves were absent, slowing the pulse down. By looking for tiny variations in the time it takes a pulse to reach earth, scientists can detect and characterize the waves. These experiments are called pulsar timing arrays, and to date they have used sensitive radio telescopes.

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  • Naval Research Laboratory researcher is leading the way in helping understand gravitational waves generated by supermassive black holes in a new way.
  • The waves are produced when pairs of black holes, millions to billions of times more massive than the sun, spiral towards each other.
  • Many black hole mergers are occurring through the universe, each producing gravitational waves, and they fill space with a gravitational wave background.
  • Gravitational waves bend spacetime, so as the waves pass through, they must take a slightly longer path than if the gravitational waves were absent, slowing the pulse down.

Winter Adventures and Holiday Celebrations in Coastal Mississippi

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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BILOXI, Miss., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast is inviting travelers to experience this year's winter holiday season in an unparalleled way.

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  • BILOXI, Miss., Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast is inviting travelers to experience this year's winter holiday season in an unparalleled way.
  • The Secret Coast's mild winter temperatures make for the perfect time to enjoy one of Coastal Mississippi's signature experiences fishing!
  • To learn more or start planning your Coastal Mississippi Getaway, visit CoastalMississippi.com .
  • About Coastal Mississippi:Coastal Mississippi is an organization charged with promoting South Mississippi as a tourism and convention destination worldwide.