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Space Collection by Stomp Rocket® Launches Into Stores Feb. 4

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

MINDEN, Nev., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Get ready for take off! Stomp Rocket®, the award-winning, family-owned brand of 100% kid-powered rockets and toys, launches the Space Collection by Stomp Rocket® exclusively at Target stores and specialty toy retailers starting Feb. 4. Consisting of three spacecraft and a launcher, kids five and up will explore the universe through play and learn about gravity, trajectory, force and the power of air.

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  • The set is an in-store exclusive at Target and specialty toy retailers featuring the Saturn V Rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis and Space Launch System (SLS).
  • Stomp Rocket® , the award-winning, family-owned brand of 100% kid-powered rockets and toys, launches the Space Collection by Stomp Rocket® exclusively at Target stores and specialty toy retailers starting Feb. 4.
  • Said Jill Jameson Vice President of Sales and Marketing, spokesperson for Stomp Rocket®
    The three spacecraft in the set include the Saturn V Rocket, Space Shuttle Atlantis and Space Launch System (SLS).
  • Said Jill Jameson Vice President of Sales and Marketing, spokesperson for Stomp Rocket®
    The forerunner in STEM-based toys, Stomp Rocket® is the hallmark name for all rocket-launching toys.

Vast Welcomes Veteran NASA Astronaut Garrett Reisman as Human Spaceflight Advisor

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Vast, a pioneer in space habitation technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Garrett Reisman, a veteran NASA astronaut and accomplished space industry expert, as its newest advisor.

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  • Vast, a pioneer in space habitation technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Garrett Reisman, a veteran NASA astronaut and accomplished space industry expert, as its newest advisor.
  • With an impressive background in space exploration and extensive industry experience, Reisman brings invaluable expertise and strategic human spaceflight insights to Vast.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230711877592/en/
    Garrett Reisman, veteran NASA astronaut and Vast Human Spaceflight Advisor (Photo: Business Wire)
    After being selected by NASA as a mission specialist astronaut in 1998, Reisman flew on all three Space Shuttles.
  • As an advisor, Garrett Reisman will play a critical role in Vast’s strategic planning and growth, providing invaluable perspectives on human spaceflight, safety, and mission assurance.

Leader in Hydrogen Infrastructure GenH2 Invited to Celebrate World Space Week October 4-10 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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Monday, October 10, 2022

TITUSVILLE, Fla., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GenH2, a premier provider of hydrogen infrastructure, announced today that the company has been invited to celebrate World Space Week. The daylong event takes place October 10, 2022 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. World Space Week programs are held in more than 100 countries featuring hundreds of education-related activities for teachers and students.

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  • The daylong event takes place October 10, 2022 at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.
  • World Space Week programs are held in more than 100 countries featuring hundreds of education-related activities for teachers and students.
  • The GenH2 booth located on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will showcase the promise of hydrogen.
  • "We are thrilled to join Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in emphasizing the importance of bringing space technology to the general public because World Space Week illustrates the many ways that the future is now," said Cody Bateman, Founder and CEO of GenH2.

Sunwing goes galactic with the exciting addition of Melbourne, Florida to its winter lineup

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

This winter, were thrilled to be returning to Florida with Melbourne as our newest destination offering for Sunwing customers, said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing.

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  • This winter, were thrilled to be returning to Florida with Melbourne as our newest destination offering for Sunwing customers, said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations for Sunwing.
  • Given the incredible customer demand for sun vacations this winter, we look forward to bringing more customers to Melbourne to experience its family-friendly charm.
  • With even more opportunities to discover Florida this winter, were confident Melbourne will become a new favourite for Canadians.
  • The addition of Sunwing to our expanding list of air service partners is an incredible win for MLB and the greater Central Florida community.

Former NASA Astronaut, Steven Swanson, Named to Xeriant’s Board of Advisors

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Monday, May 9, 2022

His flights to the ISS were aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Space Shuttle Discovery and the Russian Soyuz rocket.

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  • His flights to the ISS were aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Space Shuttle Discovery and the Russian Soyuz rocket.
  • His experience as an astronaut, engineering background, and contacts at NASA will help move our company forward in these areas, stated Keith Duffy, CEO of Xeriant.
  • Steve Swanson commented, I am pleased to be part of Xeriants team and excited about their current projects and vision as a company.
  • Steven Swansons honors include the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, the NASA Space Flight Medal, the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal and the Flight Simulation Engineering Award.

PGAV DESTINATIONS OPENS STUDIO IN ORLANDO

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

ST. LOUIS, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PGAV Destinations, one of the world's largest independent designers of attractions and destinations, today announced the opening of a studio in Orlando, an expansion that will enable the firm to realize new growth opportunities, enhance its ability to serve major theme park clients based in the area, and tap into a growing global industry center of excellence.

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  • Diestelkamp has also led personnel and recruiting programs for PGAV Destinations over the past two decades, experience that will benefit efforts to bring top talent to the Orlando studio.
  • "PGAV Destinations has a long history of success supporting clients with major projects in Orlando, the theme park capitol of the world," Diestelkamp said.
  • The Orlando studio is the firm's third office, joining its home office in St. Louis and a studio in Kansas City.
  • In addition to PGAV Destinations, PGAV also includes PGAV Architects , a leading design and consulting firm, and PGAV Planners, LLC , a top provider of global solutions for community planning and development issues.

HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS COMPANY, GENH2, SPONSORS KENNEDY SPACE CENTER VISITOR COMPLEX 3k SPACE RACE

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

TITUSVILLE, Fla., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GenH2, a premier provider of hydrogen infrastructure, announced today the company is a sponsor of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 3K Space Race, an annual event benefitting United Way of Brevard County, on Friday, January 21, 2022.

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  • TITUSVILLE, Fla., Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --GenH2, a premier provider of hydrogen infrastructure, announced today the company is a sponsor of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex 3K Space Race, an annual event benefitting United Way of Brevard County, on Friday, January 21, 2022.
  • The event will take place at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, SR 405, Kennedy Space Center, FL US 32899 and take participants through a tour of a historic Rocket Garden featuring nine authentic rockets, the booster stack that graces the entryway to Space Shuttle Atlantis and Heroes & Legends featuring the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.
  • "We are proud to sponsor the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race and help support the United Way of Brevard County," said Cody Bateman, Founder & CEO of GenH2, who has also worked closely with the Cryogenics Test Lab at Kennedy Center.
  • "With our company's history so closely tied to NASA and the Kennedy Space Center, our team is both excited and honored to participate."

Astronaut John "Danny" Olivas, Ph.D., P.E., & Family Are Honored to Announce the Launch of The Space For Everyone Foundation

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

), Mission Assurance Expert, Director of Space Initiatives, Author, Forensic Engineer, Proud American and a Descendant of Immigrants.

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  • ), Mission Assurance Expert, Director of Space Initiatives, Author, Forensic Engineer, Proud American and a Descendant of Immigrants.
  • Dr. Olivas participated in space flights aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-117), and Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-128) to the International Space Station.
  • During the STS-113 mission, on Space Shuttle Endeavour, to the International Space Station, Commander John B. Herrington (Chickasaw) became the world's first Indigenous Astronaut.
  • His first mission was on the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-123), in 2008, with a 95 day mission on the International Space Station.

Veteran Astronaut and Aviator Retires from NASA

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Thursday, August 9, 2018

Johnson came to NASA in 1990 as a research and instructor pilot in the Aircraft Operations division at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

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  • Johnson came to NASA in 1990 as a research and instructor pilot in the Aircraft Operations division at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
  • He was selected as an astronaut in 1998 and piloted space shuttle Atlantis on the STS-125 mission to service the Hubble Space Telescope in 2009.
  • Between his time in the Navy and at NASA, Johnson has logged more than 11,800 hours in more than 50 aircraft.
  • NASA Johnson Space Center news releases and other information are available automatically by sending an Internet electronic mail message to [email protected].