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NASA Expands AiRANACULUS Contract for Advanced Space Communications Platform

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

CHELMSFORD, Mass., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AiRANACULUS®, a private, Massachusetts-based technology company providing early-stage research, development, prototyping and consulting services, has been awarded an expanded (Phase II-E) NASA contract for development of an advanced space communications system to support upcoming missions to the Moon and Mars.

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  • The AiRANACULUS CLAIRE solution addresses significant issues facing deep space communication networks, including long transmission delays and data loss from environmental and man-made interference.
  • During its Phase II contract, AiRANACULUS demonstrated CLAIRE operation on open source 4G LTE environments as well as support for wideband RF sensing using direct digital transceiver technology.
  • AiRANACULUS will also port its solution to NASA's High-Rate Delay Tolerant Network (HDTN) currently under development.
  • To qualify for matching contract funds, NASA requires companies to demonstrate external project investments from non-NASA sources.

Storyteller Overland celebrates 5 years with launch of 'Retro OG MODE'

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

The limited-edition vehicle pays homage to the first run of adventure vans made by Storyteller Overland back in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The limited-edition vehicle pays homage to the first run of adventure vans made by Storyteller Overland back in 2018.
  • When Storyteller Overland began operations in 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama, its adventure vans built on the Mercedes-Benz® Sprinter platform had a Selenite Grey Metallic body with the classic Storyteller orange sunset pinstriping along the side.
  • In celebration of five years manufacturing adventure vehicles for adventure enthusiasts all over the country, Storyteller Overland is bringing back this color scheme for a limited-edition "Retro OG MODE" model.
  • As the team at Storyteller Overland reflects on the past five years, there is much to be proud of.

GET LIT- WORDS IGNITE TO HONOR ANDERSON .PAAK AND CELEBRATE WME and VANS AT THE 2023 ANNUAL GALA

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

.Paak's highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" was featured on several "Best Of" 2020 lists, including President Barack Obama's annual "Favorite Music" list.

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  • .Paak's highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" was featured on several "Best Of" 2020 lists, including President Barack Obama's annual "Favorite Music" list.
  • In addition to music, Anderson .Paak is the founder of The Brandon Anderson Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting communities through arts, education, and unique experiences.
  • "We're so grateful to honor the artistry and genius of Anderson .Paak with our IGNITE ARTIST Award.
  • In addition to honoring Anderson .Paak, Get Lit will recognize WME and Vans as this year's Ignite Award Honorees.

Royal Canin North America Unveils UNIQUE INSTINCT Exhibition at The AKC® Museum of the Dog

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

ST. CHARLES, Mo., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Canin U.S., a division of Mars, Incorporated and leader in pet health nutrition, announces the opening of UNIQUE INSTINCT, a photography exhibition designed to celebrate and pay tribute to the dynamic nature of cats and dogs at The AKC® Museum of the Dog. UNIQUE INSTINCT is an expansion of the INSTINCT exhibition that first premiered in Paris, France.

Key Points: 
  • UNIQUE INSTINCT is an expansion of the INSTINCT exhibition that first premiered in Paris, France.
  • In May 2022, ROYAL CANIN® debuted the INSTINCT Exhibition highlighting the work of photographers Tim Flach, Alexander Crispin, Eric Isselée and Dan Burn-Forti.
  • Now titled "UNIQUE INSTINCT," the exhibition includes a sneak peek at Royal Canin's upcoming campaign that further highlights the incredibly unique abilities and characteristics of canines and felines.
  • In addition to the photography collection, UNIQUE INSTINCT will also feature photographs from two winners selected from the ROYAL CANIN® Photography Awards.

Space Habitat Market to grow by USD 169.38 million from 2023 to 2028; Adoption of reusable launch vehicles to drive the growth- Technavio

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The space habitat market is expected to grow by USD 169.38 million from 2023 to 2028.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The space habitat market is expected to grow by USD 169.38 million from 2023 to 2028.
  • The report analyses the market size and growth and provides accurate predictions of the market's growth.
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    The adoption of reusable launch vehicles is a key factor driving market growth.
  • The term "reusable launching vehicles" refers to a system in which the space vehicle is launched from the atmosphere and will be used for future launches.

TEMPTATIONS™ CREAMY PURRRR-ÉE TREATS ARE GETTING CATS EVERYWHERE INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cat parents know that their feline friends can be too cool – sometimes painfully, irritatingly cool – and these hard-to-impress kitties make no exceptions for cheesy holiday traditions, when humans tend to be at their cringiest. Luckily, the TEMPTATIONS™ brand, proudly part of Mars, is helping cat-owning families come together to share memorable bonding moments during the holidays. With the help of TEMPTATIONS Creamy Purrrr-ée treats, cats won't be able to resist setting their cool attitudes aside and join their cat parents for holiday fun, like capturing that memorable holiday family portrait singing carols, or gift giving. The irresistibility and lickable format of the tasty treats make it the purrrfect tool to hold cats' attention to join in on any of your favorite holiday traditions.

Key Points: 
  • With the help of TEMPTATIONS Creamy Purrrr-ée treats , cats won't be able to resist setting their cool attitudes aside and join their cat parents for holiday fun, like capturing that memorable holiday family portrait singing carols, or gift giving.
  • The irresistibility and lickable format of the tasty treats make it the purrrfect tool to hold cats' attention to join in on any of your favorite holiday traditions.
  • "We know that getting cats into the holiday spirit can be a challenge, so we found a way to make it – quite literally – a treat.
  • To learn more about the TEMPTATIONS brand or to purchase TEMPTATIONS Creamy Purrrr-ée treats, visit TemptationsTreats.com or follow the brand on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook and Twitter .

NWEA Launches New Experience on Roblox to Engage Students in Immersive Physics

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash, a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection. Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.

Key Points: 
  • Built by Filament Games, guided by NWEA Science experts, and funded by a Roblox grant — the new immersive experience provides a robust assessment tool for students and teachers
    PORTLAND, Ore. and MADISON, Wis., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NWEA , a K-12 assessment and research organization, announced today Distance Dash , a new science-focused experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform for communication and connection.
  • Through the development of Distance Dash, NWEA was able to explore innovative ways to use 3D immersive experiences to engage students in the study of science and assess their achievements in the subject.
  • "We're so excited to have this experience now available to students through Roblox," said Tyler Matta, VP of Learning Sciences Engineering at NWEA.
  • It was a really educational experience for us and we appreciate the support of Roblox and Filament Games."

For All Mankind: space drama's alternate history constructs a better vision of Nasa

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Nonetheless, the show consistently rewards both sets of viewers by brilliantly blurring the line between reality and alternate history.

Key Points: 
  • Nonetheless, the show consistently rewards both sets of viewers by brilliantly blurring the line between reality and alternate history.
  • It tells a compelling story wherein the Soviet Union beat the US to land on the Moon and, consequently, the space race never ended.
  • For All Mankind begins in an Apollo era transformed by the inclusion of women, characters of colour and LGBTQ+ protagonists.

Astronaut fiction

  • For All Mankind mines a rich vein of astronaut screen fiction, starting with the now-forgotten black-and-white TV show Men Into Space (1959).
  • Science and fiction blurred in countless pulp tales, B-movies, magazine features, novels and comics.
  • David Bowie sang about a “space oddity” in 1969 (later covered by astronaut Chris Hadfield, who filmed the first music video in space), while in 1977, Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols was tasked by Nasa with recruiting a more diverse field of astronaut candidates.

Nixon’s women

  • The stereotypical all-American hero, the show says, is likely prone to anger-management issues, substance abuse and infidelity.
  • In their place, the series uses an alternate history to reconstruct a better, more inclusive and even more diverse vision of Nasa.
  • In the third episode of season one, set in the 1970s, Nasa seeks to counter Russia’s landing of a woman on the moon by recruiting women pilots of its own.
  • It encapsulates what makes For All Mankind potentially the greatest show on television right now: meaningful human tales told against an interplanetary backdrop.


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Rocket Lab Sets Next Electron Launch Window, Provides Update on Anomaly Review

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has set a return to launch window for its Electron launch vehicle.

Key Points: 
  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has set a return to launch window for its Electron launch vehicle.
  • The resumption of Electron launches comes as Rocket Lab approaches the conclusion of an extensive review into the cause of the anomaly that resulted in the loss of its 41st Electron mission launched on September 19th, 2023.
  • Rocket Lab has also already received authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume Electron launches from Launch Complex 1.
  • Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site located in New Zealand and a third launch pad in Virginia.

Rocket Lab Adds New HASTE Launch from Virginia for the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has signed a launch services agreement with the US Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for a HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) mission from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced it has signed a launch services agreement with the US Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for a HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) mission from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 2 in Virginia.
  • The mission will launch from Rocket Lab’s dedicated launch site at the Virginia Spaceport Authority’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island as early as Q1, 2025.
  • Rocket Lab’s HASTE suborbital launch vehicle is derived from the Company’s Electron rocket but has been modified to support hypersonic payload deployment.
  • Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site located in New Zealand and a third launch pad in Virginia.