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XRP Healthcare & The Burnratty Investment Group on target for $100 Million 'Super Fund' to Transform African Healthcare Sector

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The strategic partnership between XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group signifies a monumental step towards advancing healthcare access and quality across the East African region.

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  • The strategic partnership between XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group signifies a monumental step towards advancing healthcare access and quality across the East African region.
  • Having successfully navigated various stages of due diligence and preparation, XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group are now poised for the next critical phase of their journey.
  • XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group are committed to addressing this disparity and enhancing healthcare access and quality for millions of Africans.
  • By breathing new life into these healthcare facilities, XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group seek to provide the African population with better access to high-quality healthcare.

XRP Healthcare & The Burnratty Investment Group on target for $100 Million 'Super Fund' to Transform African Healthcare Sector

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The strategic partnership between XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group signifies a monumental step towards advancing healthcare access and quality across the East African region.

Key Points: 
  • The strategic partnership between XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group signifies a monumental step towards advancing healthcare access and quality across the East African region.
  • Having successfully navigated various stages of due diligence and preparation, XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group are now poised for the next critical phase of their journey.
  • XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group are committed to addressing this disparity and enhancing healthcare access and quality for millions of Africans.
  • By breathing new life into these healthcare facilities, XRP Healthcare and The Burnratty Investment Group seek to provide the African population with better access to high-quality healthcare.

NASA to Host News Conference in Houston for Record-Breaking Astronaut

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The news conference will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website.

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  • The news conference will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website.
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    Rubio's extended mission aboard the International Space Station led to a total of 371 days in space.
  • Media interested in participating in person must contact the NASA Johnson newsroom no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, by calling 281-483-5111 or emailing: [email protected] .
  • The 371 day-mission is the longest single spaceflight by a U.S. astronaut, a record previously held by NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei with 355 days.

Rocket Lab Opens Engine Development Center in Long Beach

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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today officially opened the Company’s new Engine Development Center in Long Beach, California.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today officially opened the Company’s new Engine Development Center in Long Beach, California.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004377821/en/
    Rocket Lab Engine Development Center official opening in Long Beach.
  • L to R: Long Beach Councilwoman Megan Kerr, Rocket Lab CFO Adam Spice, Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson, California State Senator Lena Gonzalez.
  • “This Engine Development Center builds on the legacy of the Rutherford engine and signals a new era at Rocket Lab with the development of Archimedes, our new large LOx/methane engine which will power the reusable Neutron rocket.

Voyager Space Announces Teaming Agreement with Northrop Grumman for the Starlab Space Station

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DENVER, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager) today announced they plan to enter a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) to develop fully autonomous rendezvous and docking technology for Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft and provide cargo resupply services for the Starlab space station, which will be built and operated under a transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus).

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  • DENVER, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Voyager Space (Voyager) today announced they plan to enter a teaming agreement with Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) to develop fully autonomous rendezvous and docking technology for Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecraft and provide cargo resupply services for the Starlab space station, which will be built and operated under a transatlantic joint venture between Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus).
  • The parties also are exploring opportunities for Northrop Grumman to provide engineering services in support of the design and development of Starlab.
  • Under this teaming agreement, Voyager Space and Northrop Grumman agreed to a framework under which Northrop Grumman will perform services to upgrade its flight-proven Cygnus cargo vehicle with a fully autonomous docking system to support Starlab missions.
  • Voyager and Northrop Grumman's teaming follows recent news from Voyager and Airbus announcing an agreement to form a transatlantic joint venture to develop and operate the Starlab space station, ensuring a continued human presence in LEO and launching before the ISS is decommissioned.

ISS National Lab Research Announcement Seeking Tissue Engineering and Biomanufacturing Proposals Opens

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new research announcement to leverage the unique environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to advance tissue engineering and biomanufacturing is now open.

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  • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new research announcement to leverage the unique environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to advance tissue engineering and biomanufacturing is now open.
  • The ISS National Laboratory® is soliciting concepts for applied research and technology development for regenerative medicine applications seeking to demonstrate space-based manufacturing and production activities for terrestrial applications.
  • Both NASA and the ISS National Lab have prioritized utilization of the space station for in-space production applications and manufacturing opportunities, and this research announcement reflects a desire to build on this growing area of emphasis.
  • The ISS National Lab is seeking proposals in the areas of regenerative medicine and biofabrication as well as associated technologies that may benefit from the unique conditions on the space station.

NASA Awards Outpost a Phase 2 Ignite SBIR Contract to Advance its Cargo Return System

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The Outpost Cargo Ferry is an adaptation of the company’s Earth-returning Ferry satellite system, being built for commercial use.

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  • The Outpost Cargo Ferry is an adaptation of the company’s Earth-returning Ferry satellite system, being built for commercial use.
  • Outpost is focused on creating an Earth return system that is more accurate, reliable, and adaptable to current and future NASA and commercial needs.
  • “Our Cargo Ferry is the most cost-effective, flexible, and safe Earth return system in development, offering the most precise landing capability.
  • We are pleased that NASA continues to value the engineering capabilities of Outpost in establishing this new operations paradigm.”

Col&MacArthur launches world's first NASA-approved tech watch containing authentic moon dust on Kickstarter

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LIEGE, Belgium, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Col&MacArthur announced the launch of their latest project on Kickstarter, marking the world's first NASA-approved tech watch embedded with certified moon dust from a meteorite. LUNAR1,622 is a unique timepiece commemorating the historic Apollo XI lunar landing and is the second notable release in the brand's INTERSTELLAR collection. It is available now on the Kickstarter platform starting at $399 USD.

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  • LIEGE, Belgium, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Col&MacArthur announced the launch of their latest project on Kickstarter, marking the world's first NASA-approved tech watch embedded with certified moon dust from a meteorite.
  • LUNAR1,622 is the world's first NASA approved tech watch containing certified moon dust from a meteorite.
  • Each watch comes with a certificate of authenticity from MSG Meteorites, a British firm renowned for their specialization in certified space rocks.
  • "Every nuance, from the authentic moon dust to the meticulous design elements, reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence and our passion for transcending limits.

The Galien Foundation Announces 2023 Recipient of the Roy Vagelos, Pro Bono Humanum Award for Global Health Equity

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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Galien Foundation, the premier global institution dedicated to honoring innovators in life sciences, today announced Dr. Mae C. Jemison, the first African American woman to be admitted into the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut training program and enter space aboard the Endeavour on mission STS47, as the 2023 recipient of the Roy Vagelos, Pro Bono Humanum Award for Global Health Equity. Dr. Jemison is recognized for the exceptional achievements of her career, which has expanded across several roles including general practitioner, Peace Corps medical officer, educator, and founder of her own company, The Jemison Group. The award will be presented at the 17th annual Prix Galien USA Awards Ceremony, to be held on Thursday, October 26, at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

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  • The Roy Vagelos, Pro Bono Humanum Award recognizes innovative individual and group efforts to improve the human condition through the application of biomedical science to health problems in developing or underserved populations worldwide.
  • Since its inception, the annual Pro Bono Humanum Award was personally presented by Prof. Elie Wiesel (1928–2016), Honorary Founding President of the Galien Foundation and 1986 Nobel Peace Laureate.
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    To learn more about the award and past Roy Vagelos Pro Bono Humanum Award winners, please visit: https://www.galienfoundation.org/roy-vagelos-pro-bono-humanum-award .
  • To join us for the 2023 Prix Galien USA Forum and Awards Ceremony, please visit our website at: https://join.galienfoundation.org/ .

Firefly Aerospace Completes Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Structure Ahead of Moon Landing for NASA

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CEDAR PARK, Texas, October 4, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it completed the development and assembly of its Blue Ghost lander structure and fluid systems, a critical milestone for Firefly's first lunar mission slated to land on the Moon in 2024 as part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. This mission is one of three task orders Firefly has won under NASA CLPS, accounting for more than $230 million in awards.

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  • "It's an exciting accomplishment to see our Blue Ghost lander assembled in Firefly's Texas spacecraft facility as we get ready to land on the Moon next year."
  • Firefly's ability to rapidly design, build, and test its Blue Ghost lunar lander can be credited to its in-house manufacturing and test facilities.
  • The team conducted extensive qualification testing on the assembled Blue Ghost structure and each component to ensure the lander will withstand all launch, transit, and landing load cases.
  • Concurrently, Firefly is ramping up for its second lunar mission, Blue Ghost Mission 2 , that will first deploy a satellite to lunar orbit and then deliver multiple payloads to the far side of the Moon in 2026.