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Karman Space & Defense Celebrates Crucial Role in the Success of NASA's OSIRIS-REx Mission

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Karman Space & Defense ("Karman"), a concept-to-production solutions provider for integrated dynamic systems, assemblies, and advanced manufacturing, is proud to be a key supplier and instrumental contributor to the success of NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission. Karman's contributions extend across the design, development, manufacturing, and qualification of essential hardware on both the OSIRIS-REx capsule and United Launch Alliance's (ULA's) Atlas V rocket, both integral to this historic mission.

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  • After seven years, the mission successfully culminated in the safe return of asteroid samples.
  • Today, we celebrate not only NASA's achievement, but also the pivotal role played by Karman Space & Defense.
  • Karman remains committed to advancing space exploration and continues to manufacture and support both Atlas and future Vulcan launches.
  • Moreover, Karman eagerly looks for additional opportunities to support the launch and space industry in various capacities and contribute to the expansion of human knowledge beyond Earth's boundaries," said Tony Koblinski, CEO of Karman Space & Defense.

United Launch Alliance Enables Advanced Weather Forecasting with Launch of Climate Monitoring Satellite for NOAA and NASA

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)-2 mission for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and NASA's Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) lifted off on Nov. 10 at 1:49 a.m. PST from Space Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base. To date ULA has launched 155 times with 100 percent mission success.

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  • "We depend on accuracy and timeliness of weather prediction models for enhanced weather forecasting and climate observations.
  • Our ULA team is proud to launch the JPSS-2 mission that supports advanced forecasting of extreme weather and global climate monitoring," said Gary Wentz, ULA vice president of Government and Commercial Programs.
  • Successfully deploying these two payloads is a monumental achievement; thank you to our mission partners for their outstanding teamwork."
  • For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com , or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321).

WONDERSPACES AND ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY LAUNCH VIRTUAL REALITY FILM SERIES

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Pavan Turaga, the director of the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, said, "We identify 'technofluency' as our mission -- skill development in contemporary technical tools for media content creation. The VR film series from Wonderspaces is an ideal example showcasing technofluency, which will not only motivate our students, but also enable future career paths. We are proud to partner with Wonderspaces."

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wonderspaces, presenters of experiential art in Scottsdale since April 2019, are partnering with Arizona State University's School of Arts, Media and Engineering (AME) to launch a monthly Virtual Reality (VR) Film Series featuring a new celebrated VR film every month for one weekend only on the ASU Campus.
  • The series begins Oct. 29 with the haunting VR film "Gloomy Eyes" by Fernando Maldonaldo and Jorge Tereso.
  • The VR film series from Wonderspaces is an ideal example showcasing technofluency, which will not only motivate our students, but also enable future career paths.
  • To learn more, visit wonderspaces.com , @wonderspaces or @wonderspacesaz on social media, or contact Wonderspaces Arizona General Manager Tera Tate at [email protected] .

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Two Key SES Commercial C-band Satellites

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the SES-20 and SES-21 satellites in a dual-satellite configuration lifted off on Oct. 4 at 5:36 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To date ULA has launched 154 times with 100 percent mission success.

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  • "The Atlas V delivered the satellites accurately to a near-geosynchronous orbit 22,300 miles (35,888 km) above the equator.
  • This was the 96thlaunch of the Atlas V rocket, the 80th Atlas V launch from SLC-41 and the 107th launch from SLC-41.
  • The launch is planned for Nov. 1 fromSpace Launch Complex-3 at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
  • For more information on ULA, visit the ULA website at www.ulalaunch.com , or call the ULA Launch Hotline at 1-877-ULA-4321 (852-4321).

NASA, NOAA Invite Media to Polar Orbiting Weather Satellite Launch

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

The NOAA/NASA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite, and NOAA-20, previously known as JPSS-1, are both already in orbit.

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  • The NOAA/NASA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) satellite, and NOAA-20, previously known as JPSS-1, are both already in orbit.
  • Each satellite carries at least four advanced instruments to measure weather and climate conditions on Earth.
  • Together, NASA and NOAA partner in the development, launch, testing, and operation of all the satellites in the JPSS program.
  • On behalf of NOAA, NASA develops and builds the instruments, spacecraft, and ground system and launches the satellites, which NOAA operates.

NASA, Boeing to Hold Media Update on Starliner Progress

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 25, to provide an update on the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) to the International Space Station the first flight with astronauts on the company's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday, Aug. 25, to provide an update on the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) to the International Space Station the first flight with astronauts on the company's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft.
  • Leadership on the call also will discuss data reviews from Boeing's uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 to the space station, which successfully completed in May 2022.
  • CFT will demonstrate the ability of Starliner and the United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket to safely carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
  • Following a successful test flight with astronauts, NASA will begin the final process of certifying the Starliner spacecraft and systems for regular crew rotation flights to the space station.

Onto Innovation Announces Third Customer has Qualified the Atlas® V System for Gate-All-Around Development and Pilot Production

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

As the industry migrates from FinFET transistors toward GAA (nanosheet) devices, key challenges directly impacting device performance have emerged.

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  • As the industry migrates from FinFET transistors toward GAA (nanosheet) devices, key challenges directly impacting device performance have emerged.
  • Gate length is defined at the selective source-drain etch, and it directly impacts drive current, which determines transistor performance.
  • Onto Innovation strives to optimize customers critical path of progress by making them smarter, faster and more efficient.
  • Onto Innovation does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.

United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Critical National Security Mission for U.S. Space Force

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Saturday, July 2, 2022

CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the USSF-12 mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command lifted off on July 1 at 7:15 p.m. EDT from Space Launch

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., July 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket carrying the USSF-12mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Commandlifted off on July 1 at 7:15 p.m. EDTfrom Space Launch
    Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • "Our strong partnership with the USSF team is essential to maintain our nation's security advantages and achieve robust mission assurance.
  • Thank you to the ULA team and our mission partners for the indelible commitment to mission success."
  • ULA's next launch is thesixth Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit (SBIRS GEO 6) mission for the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command, planned for Aug. 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

NASA Updates Astronaut Assignments for Boeing Starliner Test Flight

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will fly two astronaut test pilots aboard the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station, where they will live and work off the Earth for about two weeks.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will fly two astronaut test pilots aboard the agency's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station, where they will live and work off the Earth for about two weeks.
  • CFT commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore , whom NASA assigned to the prime crew in October 2020, will join NASA astronaut Suni Williams , who will serve as pilot.
  • As CFT pilot, Williams takes the place of NASA astronaut Nicole Mann , originally assigned to the mission in 2018.
  • The Starliner team is in the process of delivering the initial test flight data to NASA and jointly determining forward work ahead of a crewed flight.

Global and Regional Space Power Supply Market Analysis and Forecast Report 2021-2032 - Increasing Demand for Mass Production of Space Power Solutions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

The "Space Power Supply Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application and Product - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Space Power Supply Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application and Product - Analysis and Forecast, 2022-2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Based on applications, the global space power supply market is expected to be dominated by the satellites segment.
  • Based on products, the global space power supply market is expected to be dominated by the solar panel segment.
  • The top segment players leading the market include established players providing space power supply solutions and constitute 70% of the presence in the market.