USSPACECOM

Rocket Lab Selected by Space Systems Command to Build and Launch Spacecraft for Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) Mission

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced that it has been selected for a $32M U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) contract to deliver the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced that it has been selected for a $32M U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC) contract to deliver the VICTUS HAZE Tactically Responsive Space (TacRS) mission.
  • The mission will see Rocket Lab design, build, launch, and operate a rendezvous proximity operation (RPO) capable spacecraft.
  • The mission was contracted under Rocket Lab National Security, a wholly owned subsidiary that serves the U.S. and its allies with responsive and reliable launch services, spacecraft manufacturing, and space systems capabilities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240411809011/en/
    Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle will be used to launch a Rocket Lab-built spacecraft for the Space Systems Command VICTUS HAZE mission.

NATIONAL SECURITY SPACE ASSOCIATION RELEASES REPORT ON "UNITED STATES SPACE COMMAND: PROGRESS AND OPPORTUNITIES"

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Security Space Association (NSSA) today released a report entitled "United States Space Command: Progress and Opportunities".

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Security Space Association (NSSA) today released a report entitled "United States Space Command: Progress and Opportunities".
  • Produced by the Association's Moorman Center for Space Studies, the report notes the importance of the USSPACECOM mission to U.S. national security and economic well-being, describes recent progress of the Command in reaching an "initial operational capability" (IOC), and highlights key challenges and opportunities facing the Command.
  • This report serves as a guide for accelerating the Command's continuing maturation and expanding the level of support it receives from other DoD organizations and the Congress.
  • Given rapidly advancing foreign space and counterspace threats, the brave men and women of USSPACECOM simply must succeed in their mission of defending our vital interests in space."

Hetherington Group & DSU Announce Call for 2022 OSINT Academy Applicants

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

WANAQUE, N.J., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hetherington Group is proud to announce the second call for applications to OSINT Academy a collaborative cybersecurity training initiative developed with Dakota State University and funded by the National Security Agency.

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  • WANAQUE, N.J., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hetherington Group is proud to announce the second call for applications to OSINT Academy a collaborative cybersecurity training initiative developed with Dakota State University and funded by the National Security Agency.
  • Classes focus on the tradecraft of open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering and analysis and dark web investigations.
  • OSINT Academy commenced its first cohort in November 2021 and concluded on December 31.
  • "OSINT Academy's first cohort showcased the brilliant intelligence and leadership skills our transitioning military members and first responders have to offer the nation after serving the public valiantly," said Cynthia Hetherington, president of Hetherington Group.

Local Entrepreneurs Jump at Chance to Bring Capriotti's to Colorado Springs

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

The new Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs and married couple Christen and Ron Sanders.

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  • The new Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is owned and operated by local entrepreneurs and married couple Christen and Ron Sanders.
  • While briefly living in Las Vegas, one of the first things that the Sanders did was visit a Capriotti's.
  • When the Sanders saw that a Capriotti's was planning to open in Colorado Springs but ended up falling through, they jumped at the chance to be the new owners.
  • Colorado Springs Capriotti's fans can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards and score free food.