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KinetX Aerospace Named Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 Amidst Award Recognitions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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TEMPE, Ariz., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KinetX Aerospace , the first commercial company to provide mission design and navigation services for NASA’s deep space missions, has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in the space industry, in addition to being named Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 , and ranked 10th overall on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KinetX Aerospace , the first commercial company to provide mission design and navigation services for NASA’s deep space missions, has been recognized for its innovation and leadership in the space industry, in addition to being named Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company in Space in 2024 , and ranked 10th overall on Fast Company’s list of the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .
  • KinetX has been at the forefront of the commercialization of space for over 30 years and is made up of a team of highly qualified engineers with deep space expertise and experience.
  • The team is focused on leading, developing, and demonstrating innovative solutions to global and space-based challenges.
  • “The OSIRIS-REx mission team is well-deserving of the Collier Trophy and Goddard Memorial Trophy,” said Coralie Adam, KinetX Optical Navigation Lead for OSIRIS-REx.

Carahsoft and Informatica Partner to Bring Innovative Cloud Data Management to the Public Sector

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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“Informatica is excited to partner with Carahsoft to expand the reach of our cloud technologies to the Public Sector,” said Bill Kurtz, Vice President, Public Sector Sales.

Key Points: 
  • “Informatica is excited to partner with Carahsoft to expand the reach of our cloud technologies to the Public Sector,” said Bill Kurtz, Vice President, Public Sector Sales.
  • “Having accurate and efficient AI-powered cloud data management is critical for Government agencies to achieve mission success, allowing agencies to securely and seamlessly migrate their assets to the cloud.”
    Informatica is an enterprise cloud data management and integration platform that brings data to life.
  • The Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ enables companies to unlock the potential their data holds, enhancing efficiency, creativity, innovation and cost-effectiveness.
  • “We are proud to make Informatica’s innovative cloud solutions available to the Public Sector through this partnership,” said Elizabeth Savage, Sales Director who leads the Informatica Team at Carahsoft.

Adamas One Corp. Announces Establishment of Board of Advisors for Adamas One Technologies

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Diamond, Mathematics, Nano, Growth, Business, Strategic management, Science, Material, Central Waqf Council, Polymer, Analog Devices, Research, Fairchild Semiconductor, Business development, MRAM, Engineering, Onsemi, Adamas, Diamond Vision, Jerry Maguire, NSF, NASA, Publication, Amphenol, Ceramic, Pennsylvania State University, Advanced technology, Information technology

The Board of Advisors is comprised of esteemed industry experts that will provide strategic guidance as Adamas One Technologies explores various applications for lab-grown diamonds in the semiconductor industry.

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  • The Board of Advisors is comprised of esteemed industry experts that will provide strategic guidance as Adamas One Technologies explores various applications for lab-grown diamonds in the semiconductor industry.
  • The newly appointed members include:
    Jerry McGuire- Mr. McGuire is currently the COO of Adamas One Corp. and the President of Adamas One Technologies.
  • The establishment of the Board of Advisors underscores the company's dedication to staying at the forefront of technological advancements and driving value for its stakeholders.
  • Adamas One Corp. is a registered trademark of Adamas One Corp. in the United States and/or other countries.

Fueltrax Adds Vessel Support and Operational Services Center in Kuala Lumpur

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Oil, Gas, Data Management, Energy, Satellite, Technology, Audio, Video, Other Transport, Maritime, Transport, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Networks, Other Energy, Mobile, Wireless, Combat support, Mission control center, Health, Multimedia, NASA, DeLeon, Environment, Tunnel

Fueltrax , the leader in global Electronic Fuel Management Systems (EFMS) has opened a Vessel Operations Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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  • Fueltrax , the leader in global Electronic Fuel Management Systems (EFMS) has opened a Vessel Operations Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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    The Fueltrax ops center is modeled after the NASA center.
  • It allows Fueltrax to provide continuous monitoring and support to vessel operators in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • “This new vessel operations center ensures that vessels anywhere in the world can maintain access to top-tier support from highly skilled professional mariners.”

Vast’s Haven-1 to Be World’s First Commercial Space Station Connected by SpaceX Starlink

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408752903/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408752903/en/
    Vast’s Haven-1 commercial space station (with docked Dragon spacecraft) connecting via laser terminals to SpaceX Starlink satellite network.
  • (Illustration: Vast)
    “If you need to provide high-speed, low-latency, continuous internet connectivity on a space station in orbit in 2025, SpaceX Starlink is the only option,” said Max Haot, Vast’s CEO.
  • “We are excited for Vast’s Haven-1 to be the first commercial space station to stay connected with Starlink.”
    Vast and SpaceX have reached an agreement for SpaceX to provide Starlink connectivity to future Vast platforms beyond Haven 1, including connectivity for Vast’s next space station, which the company plans to bid for in NASA's upcoming commercial Low Earth Orbit destinations (CLDs) competition.
  • In May 2023, Vast announced that SpaceX will launch Haven-1, followed by two human spaceflight missions to the Haven-1 space station.

Tyto Athene, an Arlington Capital Partners Portfolio Company, Bolsters Space System Capabilities Through the Acquisition of Microtel, LLC

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions, has completed its acquisition of Microtel LLC (“Microtel” or the “Company”), a software development and systems engineering firm deeply embedded in long-term, space missions for NASA and international space programs.

Key Points: 
  • Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions, has completed its acquisition of Microtel LLC (“Microtel” or the “Company”), a software development and systems engineering firm deeply embedded in long-term, space missions for NASA and international space programs.
  • Tyto is a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”), a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm specializing in government regulated industries.
  • Tyto is an innovator in Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power with expertise in Space Threat Intelligence Analysis and Modeling and Simulation.
  • This acquisition underscores Tyto’s commitment to delivering exceptional solutions and expanding its presence in critical markets, including its relationship with NASA.

Global Optical Satellite Industry Research 2024 Featuring Key manufacturers - Airbus, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales Group, and Maxar Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.

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  • Optical satellites, a class of satellites utilized for Earth observation, employ visible and near-infrared light to capture images of the Earth's surface.
  • Optical satellites offer the capability to capture detailed images with high spatial resolution, enabling precise analysis and decision-making.
  • The increasing institutional space budget positively impacts the optical satellite market by fostering innovation, research, and development of advanced satellite technologies.
  • The key manufacturers in the global optical satellite market are:

U.S. Space Force Awards Rocket Lab Launch Contract for Space Test Program (STP)-S30

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced it has been awarded a $14.49 million task order by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to launch an Electron mission from Launch Complex 2.

Key Points: 
  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”) today announced it has been awarded a $14.49 million task order by the U.S. Space Force (USSF) to launch an Electron mission from Launch Complex 2.
  • The mission, called Space Test Program-30 (STP-S30) falls under the Space Systems Command (SSC) Assured Access to Space organization and is part of Orbital Services Program-4 (OSP-4).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408470615/en/
    Electron at Launch Complex 2 at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
  • "Flexible, responsive, and reliable launch is critical to ensuring resilient space capabilities for the nation and we’re proud to deliver it to the Space Force once again with Electron,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck.

NASA's Top Scientists and Dinos Decked out with Solar Eclipse Glasses Celebrate Being in the Path of Totality at The World's Largest Children's Museum

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The temperature dropped about 10 degrees, a cool breeze sent chills across shoulders and down spines as an eerie darkness crept over the sky in Indianapolis on Monday afternoon. The giant dinosaurs bursting out of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (the world's largest children's museum) were safely prepared with huge solar protective glasses; but the humans had a challenging time describing the breathtaking display and what they felt as the moon completely blocked the sun for close to four minutes shortly after 3 p.m. EST in Indianapolis. There was a powerful sense of awe, wonder and disbelief. Then just as the moon covered the sun and a halo of light peeked out around it, cheers erupted as visitors celebrated what many are calling a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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  • It's our only chance to study the inner atmosphere of the sun called the corona, which is a mysterious place.
  • We don't know how the sun makes it that hot, the rest of the sun isn't that hot.
  • Jane Rigsby
    Some of the top scientists in the world also expressed their fascination with the celestial occurrence.
  • Those who are wondering what The Children's Museum is doing with leftover eclipse glasses will be happy to know they are being recycled.

SleepDoctor.com Survey Finds 1 in 3 Workers Regularly Nap During Work Hours

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SEATTLE, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sleep Doctor, the leading online source for sleep health, improvement, and education, has published a recent survey report that examines how work impacts sleep. The report also explains whether career stressors keep workers up at night. Researchers gathered and analyzed survey responses from 1,250 full-time workers in the United States.

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  • Based on the survey, 46 percent of respondents say they nap during the workday at least a few times per year.
  • Survey results also show that remote and hybrid workers are likelier to take naps during the workday than in-person workers.
  • Furthermore, 12 percent nap for one hour, 9 percent nap for two hours, and 3 percent nap for three hours or more.
  • The top reasons why workers nap are to re-energize, to recover from poor sleep at night, to handle long working hours, and stress.