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Apex Announces the Historical Success of Aries Serial Number 1, the First Production Unit of Apex’s Flagship Aries Bus

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Apex , the Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company, announced the confirmed success of Aries SN1, their first production build of Apex’s productized ESPA-class satellite bus.

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  • Apex , the Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company, announced the confirmed success of Aries SN1, their first production build of Apex’s productized ESPA-class satellite bus.
  • After launching on SpaceX’s Falcon-9 on March 4, Apex’s vehicle is communicating bidirectionally with its ground stations and is healthy.
  • Apex specializes in building productized satellite buses, starting with their flagship Aries platform.
  • These buses are manufactured at scale and can be configured with various performance packages, enabling Apex customers to leverage the benefits of serial production for diverse mission needs.

Carbice Collaborates with RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies to Drive Deep Tech Innovation and Sustainability in Aerospace

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies is a leading provider of turnkey small satellite solutions, including nanosatellites, microsatellites, and ESPA-class satellites.

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  • RTX’s Blue Canyon Technologies is a leading provider of turnkey small satellite solutions, including nanosatellites, microsatellites, and ESPA-class satellites.
  • Carbice Space Pad is a proven and reliable thermal solution that combines high-power dissipation performance with ease of use.
  • Carbice Space Pad negates this damage and delay by saving existing material from being discarded and avoiding an increased schedule risk.
  • Baratunde Cola and his team of pioneers have helped enable that speed and mission with Carbice Space Pad and Carbice SIM.

Apex Announces Factory One, Enabling 50 Spacecraft Annual Capacity by 2025

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Apex , the Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company, announced its new headquarters, known as Factory One.

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  • Apex , the Los Angeles-based spacecraft manufacturing company, announced its new headquarters, known as Factory One.
  • Located in the Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, Factory One will serve as Apex’s headquarters and production facility, with a capacity to produce dozens of spacecraft per year.
  • The company is producing five more Aries units for customers in 2024 and plans to ramp up to 20 spacecraft by 2025.
  • From there, we can continue to increase capacity at this facility,” said Ian Cinnamon, Chief Executive Officer at Apex.

MERGING RICH HISTORY AND MODERN DESIGN, THE LUXURY COLLECTION DEBUTS IN GEORGIA WITH VIBRANT CONTRAST

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Monday, November 20, 2023

BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi. The hotel marks The Luxury Collection's debut in Georgia, one of Eastern Europe's most sought-after leisure destinations. Due to its unique location at the intersection of Europe and Asia, Georgia boasts diverse natural landscapes, distinct cuisine, and rich cultural heritage influenced by both the West and the East. Situated in the heart of Freedom Square, Tbilisi's most iconic address, the hotel serves as an authentic gateway for global explorers to discover the city's diversity and charm.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the opening of Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi .
  • The hotel marks The Luxury Collection's debut in Georgia, one of Eastern Europe's most sought-after leisure destinations.
  • "Bringing The Luxury Collection to Georgia marks a significant milestone for the brand, further underscoring our continued expansion into the world's most intriguing destinations," said Philipp Weghmann, Vice President and Global Brand Leader of The Luxury Collection.
  • The hotel's interiors, designed by HAT Design Paris, draw inspiration from Georgia's rich heritage and indigenous history.

The Global Wellness Economy Reaches a Record $5.6 Trillion--And It's Forecast to Hit $8.5 Trillion by 2027

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How has the global wellness economy fared since the massive economic shocks of the pandemic? According to a new report released today by the non-profit Global Wellness Institute (GWI)—the only authoritative, comprehensive source of wellness market data—the industry has made one powerful recovery. If the market was worth a record $4.9 trillion in 2019, and then shrank 11% to $4.4 trillion in the pandemic year of 2020, the research indicates that the wellness economy has seen recent, economy-defying momentum. It grew 27% since 2020 to reach $5.6 trillion, with 7 of the 11 wellness sectors now surpassing their 2019, pre-pandemic values. With consumers, the medical world, and governments now placing a much bigger value on prevention and wellness, the GWI forecasts that the wellness economy will grow at an impressive 8.6% annual pace through 2027, when the market will reach $8.5 trillion—nearly double its 2020 size.

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  • With strong tailwinds, it's forecast to grow another 52% by 2027
    MIAMI, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- How has the global wellness economy fared since the massive economic shocks of the pandemic?
  • It grew 27% since 2020 to reach $5.6 trillion, with 7 of the 11 wellness sectors now surpassing their 2019, pre-pandemic values.
  • Looking into the horizon, the global wellness economy has a strong current under its wings, based on global trends that are only accelerating
    "We are surprised by the resiliency of the global wellness economy, and how quickly it has bounced back from the pandemic.
  • The GWI has announced it will now release a Global Wellness Economy Report annually, at each Global Wellness Summit .

Terran Orbital Unveils New Product Line of Seven Satellite Buses

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Terran Orbital (NYSE: LLAP ) today announced a new lineup of seven standard satellite bus platforms.

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  • Terran Orbital (NYSE: LLAP ) today announced a new lineup of seven standard satellite bus platforms.
  • Over a decade ago, Terran Orbital pioneered the creation of CubeSat standards, and today, we are establishing new benchmarks for satellite technology for the coming decade.
  • Our full product line of seven ITAR-compliant bus classes ranges from the largest, Enterprise, to the smallest, Triumph.
  • “With this announcement we are again setting the bar high with an industry leading product line,” said Marc Bell, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Terran Orbital.

MARRIOTT BONVOY PRESENTS LUXURY PROPERTIES THAT OFFER MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES DESIRED BY THE MOST DISCERNING TRAVELER

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

PLANTATION, Fla., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the modern luxury traveler looking to experience some of the most iconic and compelling destinations in the Caribbean, Marriott International is delighted to offer a collection of one-of-a-kind transformative experiences, paired with luxury accommodations, flawless service, and exceptional amenities. Whether you are traveling with friends or family, these bespoke offerings promise an unforgettable Caribbean escape.

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  • PLANTATION, Fla., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the modern luxury traveler looking to experience some of the most iconic and compelling destinations in the Caribbean, Marriott International is delighted to offer a collection of one-of-a-kind transformative experiences, paired with luxury accommodations, flawless service, and exceptional amenities.
  • Whether you are traveling with friends or family, these bespoke offerings promise an unforgettable Caribbean escape.
  • No matter which part of the course guests are on, they will be surrounded by stunning ocean views promising a thrilling experience.
  • Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve honors Puerto Rico's history with hand-crafted, premium rum brand, Ron Del Barrilito Autobiografia the estate's 27-year proprietary rum.

Muon Space Proves Satellite Platform in Flight with Successful First Launch, Paving Way for Climate Constellation

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space, a climate satellite company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, is pleased to announce the successful deployment of the company's first satellite, MuSat-1. The ESPA-class spacecraft, which launched on SpaceX's Transporter-8 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Calif. on Monday, June 12, is Muon Space's first satellite on orbit and an important step towards its Climate Constellation, which will use a new generation of sensors to monitor Earth's climate and ecosystems.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , a climate satellite company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, is pleased to announce the successful deployment of the company's first satellite, MuSat-1.
  • "This launch is a testament to the incredible team we've assembled here at Muon Space who have designed, built, and now launched an ESPA-class spacecraft in less than two years," said Jonny Dyer, CEO of Muon Space.
  • Muon Space's Climate Constellation will dramatically improve temporal cadence and sampling, producing sub-hourly global measurements.
  • MuSat-2 and MuSat-3 are close behind - establishing a regular launch cadence to enable a growing constellation for Climate Intelligence data.

Astra Announces First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra”) (Nasdaq: ASTR) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

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  • Astra Space, Inc. (“Astra”) (Nasdaq: ASTR) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
  • Astra also announced that 8 Astra Spacecraft Engines™, which were delivered in Q4 2022, operated nominally in space during the first quarter, further demonstrating flight heritage.
  • In Q1 2023, Astra continued to execute on initiatives to manage its financial profile and enable growth of its two core businesses.
  • ET) today to discuss first quarter 2023 results and our outlook for the second quarter ending June 30, 2023.

THE RITZ-CARLTON DEBUTS IN MELBOURNE, CAPTURING THE SPIRIT AND RHYTHM OF ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S MOST DYNAMIC DESTINATIONS

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 exceptional hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, debuting an oasis of elevated luxury in the heart of the metropolis. Soaring 80 stories above the city, the new hotel brings the brand's legendary service and contemporary aesthetic to Australia's arts and epicurean capital.

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  • Soaring 80 stories above the city, the new hotel brings the brand's legendary service and contemporary aesthetic to Australia's arts and epicurean capital.
  • Set on the western side of Melbourne's central business district, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne celebrates the country's ancient stories and vibrant cultures, filtered through a distinctly Melbourne lens.
  • Steeped in ceremony and imagination, Cameo is a luxurious showcase for exceptional spirits, rare vintages, and the art of mixology.
  • The Ritz-Carlton Lobby Lounge offers the perfect setting for guests to enjoy coffee, casual luncheons, relaxed dinners, and receptions.