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

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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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 .

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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.