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Filecoin Foundation Successfully Deploys InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in Space

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Filecoin Foundation (FF) announced a successful first-of-its-kind mission deploying the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in space. The recent demonstration involved sending files from Earth to orbit and back using an implementation of the IPFS protocol designed for space communications.

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  • DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Filecoin Foundation (FF) announced a successful first-of-its-kind mission deploying the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS) in space.
  • FF and Lockheed Martin Space initially announced the collaboration in Davos in May 2022, and announced details of the mission in Davos in January 2023.
  • "IPFS is called the 'interplanetary' file system because, from the beginning, IPFS was envisioned as a technology that could enable networking in space," said Marta Belcher, president and chair of FF.
  • "We could not be more thrilled to make that vision a reality, thanks to the amazing team at Lockheed Martin Space."

Lockheed Martin Opens 25,000-Square Foot, $16.5M Missile Defense Lab

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today opened a $16.5M engineering facility at its Huntsville campus, introducing more capabilities for missile defense innovation in North Alabama.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today opened a $16.5M engineering facility at its Huntsville campus, introducing more capabilities for missile defense innovation in North Alabama.
  • The new Missile System Integration Lab (MSIL) is where Lockheed Martin plans to conduct development, testing, and system integration for the nation's next long range ballistic missile defense interceptor – the Next Generation Interceptor ( NGI ) for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
  • "Lockheed Martin is committed to North Alabama and this facility is further evidence of that," said Robert Lightfoot, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space.
  • NGI program headquarters is located in Huntsville, where Lockheed Martin is bringing jobs, infrastructure and investment to help strengthen the region as a thriving excellence hub for missile defense.

NASA's Bennu Asteroid Sample Contains Carbon, Water

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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"The OSIRIS-REx sample is the biggest carbon-rich asteroid sample ever delivered to Earth and will help scientists investigate the origins of life on our own planet for generations to come," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

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  • "The OSIRIS-REx sample is the biggest carbon-rich asteroid sample ever delivered to Earth and will help scientists investigate the origins of life on our own planet for generations to come," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.
  • The sample has made it back to Earth, but there is still so much science to come – science like we've never seen before."
  • Although more work is needed to understand the nature of the carbon compounds found, the initial discovery bodes well for future analyses of the asteroid sample.
  • The goal of the OSIRIS-REx sample collection was 60 grams of asteroid material.

NASA's First Asteroid Sample Has Landed, Now Secure in Clean Room

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Sunday, September 24, 2023
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Getting the sample under a "nitrogen purge," as scientists call it, was one of the OSIRIS-REx team's most critical tasks today.

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  • Getting the sample under a "nitrogen purge," as scientists call it, was one of the OSIRIS-REx team's most critical tasks today.
  • "Congratulations to the OSIRIS-REx team on a picture-perfect mission – the first American asteroid sample return in history – which will deepen our understanding of the origin of our solar system and its formation.
  • "With OSIRIS-REx, Psyche launch in a couple of weeks, DART's one year anniversary, and Lucy's first asteroid approach in November, Asteroid Autumn is in full swing.
  • To learn more about the asteroid sample recovery mission visit:
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NASA Finalizes Coverage for First US Asteroid Sample Landing

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first asteroid sample collected in space by NASA will arrive on Earth Sunday, Sept. 24, and there are multiple events leading up to its landing.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The first asteroid sample collected in space by NASA will arrive on Earth Sunday, Sept. 24, and there are multiple events leading up to its landing.
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    In addition to the English broadcast, NASA will stream coverage of the landing beginning at 10 a.m. EDT (8 a.m. MDT) in Spanish on X , Facebook , and YouTube .
  • Coverage will air on NASA TV, the NASA app, and the agency's website .
  • To learn more about the asteroid sample recovery mission visit:
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Lockheed Martin Selected to Develop Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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DENVER, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has won a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and demonstrate a nuclear-powered spacecraft under a project called Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO). The project will represent a rapid advancement in propulsion technology to benefit exploration and national defense.

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  • DENVER, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has won a contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and demonstrate a nuclear-powered spacecraft under a project called Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO).
  • Reducing transit time is vital for human missions to Mars to limit a crew's exposure to radiation," said Kirk Shireman, vice president of Lunar Exploration Campaigns at Lockheed Martin Space.
  • Lockheed Martin has partnered with BWX Technologies to develop the nuclear reactor and produce the HALEU fuel.
  • Lockheed Martin has also invested heavily in cryogenic hydrogen storage and transfer.

BWXT to Provide Nuclear Reactor Engine and Fuel for DARPA Space Project

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced that its reactor and fuel will be key components in the world’s first demonstration spacecraft using nuclear thermal propulsion.

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  • BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) today announced that its reactor and fuel will be key components in the world’s first demonstration spacecraft using nuclear thermal propulsion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230726525537/en/
    DARPA has selected BWXT and Lockheed Martin to produce a nuclear-powered spacecraft.
  • “This partnership with Lockheed Martin working for DARPA adds another important dimension to BWXT’s already-impressive line-up of nuclear reactor designs for commercial and defense applications.”
    “These more powerful and efficient nuclear thermal propulsion systems can provide faster transit times between destinations.
  • BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the performance, scope and timing of the nuclear thermal propulsion reactor and fuel contract.

Redwire Selected for $12.9 Million NASA Award to Develop Trailblazing Systems to Build Landing Pads, Roads, and other Forms of Infrastructure on the Moon

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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This technology could enable robust construction on the lunar surface to advance human and robotic operations, paving the way for a sustainable human presence and a dynamic lunar economy.

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  • This technology could enable robust construction on the lunar surface to advance human and robotic operations, paving the way for a sustainable human presence and a dynamic lunar economy.
  • “Lunar sustainability is at the very heart of the Artemis program.
  • Developing the technology to create infrastructure on the Moon to support landing, habitation, and commercial operations will enable the robust future that America and its international partners are creating,” said Redwire Executive Vice President John Vellinger.
  • Redwire will leverage its extensive in-space servicing, assembly, and manufacturing experience, which is being used to develop in-situ resource utilization capabilities and space infrastructure technology for use on the surface of the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

Firefly Aerospace Signs Agreement with Lockheed Martin for Alpha Launch Services

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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CEDAR PARK, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it signed a launch agreement with Lockheed Martin to support a technology demonstration mission that will launch aboard Firefly's Alpha vehicle.

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  • CEDAR PARK, Texas, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it signed a launch agreement with Lockheed Martin to support a technology demonstration mission that will launch aboard Firefly's Alpha vehicle.
  • "Firefly's flight-proven hardware and rapid launch capabilities are well-aligned with Lockheed Martin's mission needs, and we're proud to serve as one of their launch providers," said Bill Weber, CEO of Firefly Aerospace.
  • As a launch provider, Firefly provides an important capability to Lockheed Martin in supporting access to space for its key spacecraft technologies.
  • "We are working with Firefly because of their innovative performance in offering access to space for small payloads on Firefly Alpha," said Dan Tenney, vice president, strategy and business development, Lockheed Martin Space.

NASA Invites Media to View Asteroid Sample Recovery Rehearsal

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON , June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA invites media to attend the first major asteroid sample recovery rehearsal for its OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security – Regolith Explorer) mission on Tuesday, June 27, to Wednesday, June 28, at Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colorado.

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  • WASHINGTON , June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA invites media to attend the first major asteroid sample recovery rehearsal for its OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security – Regolith Explorer) mission on Tuesday, June 27, to Wednesday, June 28, at Lockheed Martin in Littleton, Colorado.
  • OSIRIS-REx is the first U.S. mission to capture a sample from the surface of an asteroid and deliver it back to Earth for the benefit of all.
  • Media will have the opportunity to:
    Watch scientists and engineers conduct a sample capsule recovery practice outdoors, with an additional availability to view a clean room rehearsal the following day
    Interview mission experts from NASA, the University of Arizona, and Lockheed Martin
    International media should RSVP no later than 12 p.m.
  • U.S. media interested in attending one or both days of media activities, should RSVP no later than 12 p.m.