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Marking the End of an Era, United Launch Alliance Successfully Launches Final Delta IV Heavy Rocket

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星期三, 四月 10, 2024
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CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Delta program, spanning 60 years, came to a close with the launch of the final Delta IV Heavy rocket by United Launch Alliance (ULA) on April 9 at 12:53 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The rocket, carrying the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, marks the end of the Delta era and initiates the future of heavy lift on ULA's next generation Vulcan rocket.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION, Fla., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Delta program, spanning 60 years, came to a close with the launch of the final Delta IV Heavy rocket by United Launch Alliance (ULA) on April 9 at 12:53 p.m. EDT from Space Launch Complex-37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.
  • The rocket, carrying the NROL-70 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, marks the end of the Delta era and initiates the future of heavy lift on ULA's next generation Vulcan rocket.
  • "The Delta IV Heavy rocket was a workhorse for the NRO, launching 12 missions delivering critical national security payloads.
  • "This final Delta mission signals ULA's evolution to the new Vulcan rocket, providing even higher performance than our three-core Delta IV Heavy rocket in a single-core rocket to launch heavy-class missions for the nation.

Firefly Aerospace Announces Agreement with Klepsydra Technologies to Demonstrate Edge Computing in Space

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024
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CEDAR PARK, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced a new agreement to host the Klepsydra Artificial Intelligence (AI) application on Firefly's Elytra vehicle that will launch aboard Alpha later this year. By serving as an edge computing platform in space, Elytra is equipped to support a variety of hosted software applications with real-time data processing on orbit.

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  • By serving as an edge computing platform in space, Elytra is equipped to support a variety of hosted software applications with real-time data processing on orbit.
  • "Edge computing in space is the key to overcome critical bandwidth challenges that come with downlinking massive volumes of data from spacecraft to ground stations on Earth," said Jana Spruce, Vice President of Spacecraft.
  • As part of Elytra Mission 1 , Klepsydra Technologies will utilize Elytra's edge compute platform to further test and validate its AI navigation application.
  • "We are deeply honored by the trust Firefly has placed in us as we demonstrate our ground-breaking AI software for space processors," said Pablo Ghiglino, CEO of Klepsydra Technologies.

Phase Four Accelerates Mission with Announcement of Distinguished Board of Advisors

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星期六, 四月 6, 2024
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HAWTHORNE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four , a leading provider of next generation electric propulsion (EP) solutions for satellites, proudly announces its distinguished Board of Advisors.

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  • HAWTHORNE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four , a leading provider of next generation electric propulsion (EP) solutions for satellites, proudly announces its distinguished Board of Advisors.
  • Comprised of esteemed former government space leaders and industry visionaries, the Board will play a pivotal role in informing Phase Four's strategic direction and advancing its mission of revolutionizing in-space propulsion technology.
  • The Phase Four Board of Advisors comprises individuals with exceptional backgrounds and expertise in space exploration, commerce, technology, and national security policy.
  • Mr. Grant also serves on the Board of Trustees at the Aerospace Corporation and the Board of Directors at the Anser Corporation.

NextFlex Announces 2024 Fellows Awards for Five Outstanding Recipients

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星期四, 三月 28, 2024
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NextFlex®, America's Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute, presented the annual NextFlex Fellow Awards to five deserving individuals in recognition of their exceptional commitment to advanced manufacturing and the additive hybrid electronics member community.

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  • NextFlex®, America's Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute, presented the annual NextFlex Fellow Awards to five deserving individuals in recognition of their exceptional commitment to advanced manufacturing and the additive hybrid electronics member community.
  • A NextFlex Fellow demonstrates leadership and subject matter expertise in support of the NextFlex mission.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328483614/en/
    Left photo: 2024 Fellows Award recipients are presented with plaques by the NextFlex Co-Executive Directors.
  • These outstanding trailblazers exemplify what’s best about our member community as they help drive the NextFlex mission forward.

Rocket Lab Successfully Launches Fifth National Security Mission for NRO

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024
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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 successfully launched a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia.

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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 successfully launched a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia.
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    The NROL-123 mission, called ‘Live and Let Fly’, was launched on a Rocket Lab Electron launch vehicle at 03:25 EDT on March 21, 2024.
  • The mission was Rocket Lab’s first launch for the NRO from the United States after previously launching four NRO missions from Launch Complex 1 on New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula.
  • “We are proud to once again deliver mission success for the NRO on Electron,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck.

Firefly Aerospace Selected to Demonstrate Launch and On-Orbit Services for U.S. Defense Innovation Unit

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星期四, 三月 21, 2024
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CEDAR PARK, Texas, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to conduct a trade study on its capabilities to rapidly launch Firefly's Elytra vehicles and support missions beyond Geosynchronous Orbit, referred to as xGEO. Once complete, the trade study will provide the groundwork for up to two Firefly demonstration missions that will advance the DoD's responsive access to xGEO.

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  • Once complete, the trade study will provide the groundwork for up to two Firefly demonstration missions that will advance the DoD's responsive access to xGEO.
  • The contract supports the DIU's Sinequone project that aims to deliver cost-effective, responsive access to xGEO through both launch and orbital transfer services.
  • "Firefly is accelerating commercial growth beyond GEO with our launch, lunar, and orbital vehicles," said Jana Space, Vice President of Spacecraft.
  • These operations follow Firefly's recent responsive launch for the U.S. Space Force's VICTUS NOX mission that was successfully completed after a 24-hour notice.

Clearspeed Expands Leadership in Government, Defense & Security Sector with Top Talent Appointment, Former US Dept of State Executive

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024
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Blersch will lead delivering Clearspeed's AI-powered risk assessment solutions across agencies, drive strategic development to meet stakeholder needs, and empower a team of government relations experts.

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  • Blersch will lead delivering Clearspeed's AI-powered risk assessment solutions across agencies, drive strategic development to meet stakeholder needs, and empower a team of government relations experts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305247898/en/
    Blersch brings over 35 years of deep public sector experience in developing, implementing, and advising on technology-led programs to address the nation’s top global security challenges.
  • “I’m honored to join the remarkable team at Clearspeed and eager to advance its mission to build trust faster with a reimagined approach to risk assessment,” says Blersch.
  • Recently, Clearspeed appointed ex-U.S. Federal Government executive, Parker Wise , and retired British Army Brigadier General, Lance Mans , to its advisory board.

Rocket Lab to Launch NRO Mission from Wallops, Virginia

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星期三, 二月 21, 2024
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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 announced it will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia, during a launch window that opens March 20th, 2024.

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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 announced it will launch a dedicated mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) from Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia, during a launch window that opens March 20th, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240221784403/en/
    A Rocket Lab Electron rocket on the launch pad in Wallops, Virginia.
  • It will be Rocket Lab’s 4th mission from Launch Complex 2, a dedicated pad for the Electron rocket located at Virginia Spaceport Authority's Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
  • 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.

NRO Selects Umbra for Second Phase of Commercial RF Study

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NRO has selected Umbra, a vertically integrated space technology company, for the Stage II option of its Commercial RF Capabilities contract under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) effort.

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  • SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The NRO has selected Umbra, a vertically integrated space technology company, for the Stage II option of its Commercial RF Capabilities contract under the Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) effort.
  • The Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO) leads the Strategic Commercial Enhancements effort which was established for the NRO to evaluate, leverage, and integrate new and emerging commercial ISR capabilities and phenomenologies.
  • Umbra has two SCE contracts with the NRO and was previously selected for the Stage II option of its SCE Commercial Radar Capabilities contract in late 2022.
  • The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) selects Umbra for Stage II of its Commercial RF Capabilities contract.

Esri Federal GIS Conference Keynotes Include Senior White House Adviser John Podesta and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Deputy Director Tonya Wilkerson

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星期一, 二月 12, 2024
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Recently, John Podesta was named senior adviser to the president for international climate policy replacing outgoing U.S. special climate envoy John F. Kerry.

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  • Recently, John Podesta was named senior adviser to the president for international climate policy replacing outgoing U.S. special climate envoy John F. Kerry.
  • Also keynoting on Wednesday, February 14 is Deputy Director Tonya P. Wilkerson, the ninth deputy director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
  • From February to November 2021, Ms. Wilkerson served as the Associate Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency for Science and Technology/Strategy.
  • Join the Esri Federal GIS Conference conversation at #FedGIS2024.