Outer space

Reminder: Rocket Lab to Hold Conference Call to Review Second Quarter Financial Results on September 8, 2021

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Saturday, September 4, 2021
Contracts, Defense, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Outer space, Spaceflight, Flight, Rocket Lab, Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, Spaceport, Satellite, Launch vehicle, Rocket propulsion, Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1, Curie

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today issued a reminder that it will report its financial results for the second quarter 2021 following the close of the U.S. markets on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

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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 issued a reminder that it will report its financial results for the second quarter 2021 following the close of the U.S. markets on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
  • Rocket Lab will host a corresponding conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time).
  • Founded in 2006, Rocket Lab provides end-to-end mission services that provide frequent and reliable access to space for civil, defense, and commercial markets.
  • Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab designs and manufactures the Electron launch vehicles and Photon satellite platform and is developing the Neutron launch vehicle.

NASA TV Coverage Set for Next International Space Station Cargo Launch

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Cygnus, Spaceflight, Spacecraft, Outer space, NASA, Wallops Flight Facility, Commercial Resupply Services, Cygnus NG-11, Cygnus NG-10

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Northrop Grummanare targeting 5:56 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Aug. 10, for the company's 16th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Northrop Grummanare targeting 5:56 p.m. EDT, Tuesday, Aug. 10, for the company's 16th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station .
  • Live coverage of the launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facilityin Wallops Island, Virginia, will air on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website beginning at 5:30 p.m. NASA also will hold a prelaunch news briefing Monday, Aug. 9.
  • The Cygnus spacecraft, dubbed the SS Ellison Onizuka in honor of the first Asian American astronaut,will arrive at the space station Thursday, Aug. 12.
  • Complete coverage of launch activities is as follows:
    Frank DeMauro, vice president and general manager, Tactical Space Systems, Northrop Grumman
    Kurt Eberly, director, Space Launch Programs, Launch and Missile Defense Systems, Northrop Grumman
    5:30 p.m.

Theorem, LLC Launches Theorem Orbital, a New Division Providing an End-to-End Suite of Space and Satellite Logistics Services

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Satellite, Software, Internet, Hardware, Engineering, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Private spaceflight, Space industry, Outer space, Firefly Aerospace, Satellogic, Rocket Lab

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    Today, only 100 of the Global 2000 have active space programs, but that number will increase tenfold over the next decade, said Brady Brim-DeForest, CEO of Theorem.
  • The space industry can seem intimidating and hard to navigate we are here to help make navigating it easy and transparent.
  • Theorem Orbitals preferred providers for launch services and space-based data today include Rocket Lab , Virgin Orbit , Firefly Aerospace , and Satellogic .
  • Theorem, LLC is an innovation and engineering firm that builds custom software for companies making bold bets to stay ahead.

ibex Accelerates Growth and Capital Investment in Pittsburgh; Opens CX Operations Facility with 400 New Jobs

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Explorers program, Interstellar Boundary Explorer, Spacecraft, Spaceflight, Outer space

Located at 500 Penn Center Blvd., the facility will encompass 33,000 square-feet of space with an anticipated opening date of October 1, 2021.

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  • Located at 500 Penn Center Blvd., the facility will encompass 33,000 square-feet of space with an anticipated opening date of October 1, 2021.
  • The new delivery center brings more than $3.5M in capital investment to Allegheny County, with an immediate need to fill 400 new positions.
  • ibex currently operates 31 customer experience delivery centers across the United States, Jamaica, Philippines, Nicaragua, Pakistan and Senegal.
  • Todays announcement not only adds 400 new jobs, but it also fortifies Pittsburghs position as a tech hub.

Successful launch of EUTELSAT QUANTUM, the first full software-defined satellite

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Satellite, Technology, Software, Outer space, Spacecraft, Spaceflight, Eutelsat, Satellite Internet access, Airbus Defence and Space, Arianespace, EUTELSAT I F-2, Eutelsat I F-1

Built by Airbus Defence and Space, EUTELSAT QUANTUM heralds a new era of commercial satellite service.

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  • Built by Airbus Defence and Space, EUTELSAT QUANTUM heralds a new era of commercial satellite service.
  • Commenting on the agreement, Pascal Homsy, Eutelsats Chief Technical Officer said: Our congratulations to Arianespace and the Guiana Space Center teams for successfully launching the EUTELSAT QUANTUM satellite.
  • The collaboration between Eutelsat, ESA, the UK Space Agency and Airbus Defence and Space on this ambitious satellite program has resulted in a world-first.
  • Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications (Paris:ETL) is one of the world's leading satellite operators.

Nanoracks Appoints Marshall Smith as Senior Vice President of Commercial Space Stations

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Space industry, Outer space, NanoRacks, Transport, DreamUp, Jeffrey Manber, Human outpost, Manber

HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanoracks , a Voyager Space Holdings Company, has appointed Marshall Smith, the former Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for NASA's Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I), Human Exploration and Operations (HEO), as Senior Vice President of Commercial Space Stations.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanoracks , a Voyager Space Holdings Company, has appointed Marshall Smith, the former Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for NASA's Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I), Human Exploration and Operations (HEO), as Senior Vice President of Commercial Space Stations.
  • "We are fortunate to have someone of Marshall's experience and reputation to drive our efforts to assure a new generation of commercial space stations," explained Jeffrey Manber, Chief Executive Officer of Nanoracks.
  • Nanoracks LLC, a Voyager Space Holdings subsidiary, is the world's leading provider of commercial space services.
  • XO Markets, the world's first commercial space holding company, includes Nanoracks LLC, Nanoracks UAE, and wholly owned subsidiaries DreamUp and Nanoracks Space Outpost Europe (Nanoracks-Europe).

NASA Updates Coverage, Invites Public to Virtually Join Starliner Launch

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Saturday, July 31, 2021
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Starliner will launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

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  • Starliner will launch on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
  • About 30 minutes after launch, Starliner will perform its orbital insertion burn to begin its daylong trip to the space station.
  • Launch and docking coverage will air live on NASA Television, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • On launch day, a "clean feed" of the launch without NASA TV commentary will be carried on the NASA TV media channel.

NASA Statement on GAO Ruling Regarding Human Landing System Protest

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Spaceflight, Artemis program, Outer space, Spacecraft, Orion, Space Launch System, Lunar Gateway, Exploration of the Moon, NASA, SpaceX, Moon landing, Artemis 1

Importantly, the GAO's decision will allow NASA and SpaceX toestablish a timeline for the first crewed landing on the Moon in more than 50 years.

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  • Importantly, the GAO's decision will allow NASA and SpaceX toestablish a timeline for the first crewed landing on the Moon in more than 50 years.
  • In the face of challenges during the last year, NASA and its partners have made significant achievements to advance Artemis, including a successful hot fire test for the Space Launch System rocket.
  • An uncrewed flight ofArtemis I is on track for this year anda crewedArtemis II mission is planned for 2023.
  • "As soon as possible, NASA will provide an update on the way ahead for Artemis, the human landing system, and humanity's return to the Moon.

SANUWAVE Announces Collaboration with NASA for the Mitigation of Bacterial Biofilms Formed in the Water Processor Assembly used on International Space Station (ISS) and for Future Moon Base and Mars Colony

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Spaceflight, Outer space, Human missions to Mars, Exploration of Mars, Discovery and exploration of the Solar System, Exploration of the Moon, Colonization of Mars, Mars Society, Science fiction, International Space Station, Lunar outpost, NASA

The closed loop Water Recovery System (WRS) is essential for the ISS and any Lunar Base or Mars Colony, to provide sufficient water supply for their human inhabitants.

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  • The closed loop Water Recovery System (WRS) is essential for the ISS and any Lunar Base or Mars Colony, to provide sufficient water supply for their human inhabitants.
  • Many different technologies have been proposed as solutions to provide nearly total water recovery for long duration space craft missions.
  • SANUWAVE is proud to announce that it was selected as one of the companies that can help with the mitigation of the bacterial biofilms formed inside the WRS.
  • This is why the WRS is crucial to the future success of NASA missions to Moon and Mars.

Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. Long-Term Investor Alert: Did You Acquire SPCE Before October 26, 2019? Should Management be Held Accountable for Investors Losses?

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Companies, Outer space, Space industry, SPCE, British brands, Virgin Galactic, Virgin Group, Virgin Airlines, New York Stock Exchange, Corporate governance

Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. ("Virgin Galactic" or the "Company") (NYSE: SPCE) against certain of its current and former officers and directors.

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  • Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. ("Virgin Galactic" or the "Company") (NYSE: SPCE) against certain of its current and former officers and directors.
  • You may also be able to assist in reforming the Company's corporate governance to prevent future wrongdoing.
  • If you are interested in learning more about the investigation, please contact lead analyst Jim Baker ( [email protected] ) at 619-814-4471.
  • Additionally, if you are a current, long-term shareholder of Virgin Galactic continuously holding shares before October 26, 2019, you can [ Click here to join this action ].