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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.

Prairie Operating Co. Expands Core Asset Base

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星期一, 二月 5, 2024
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HOUSTON, TX, Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie Operating Co. (Nasdaq: PROP; the “Company” or “Prairie”) today announced that it has acquired a 1,280 acre drillable spacing unit (“DSU”) and eight fully permitted proven undeveloped (“PUD”) drilling locations in the DJ Basin, from a private seller, for $900,000.

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  • (2) The PUDs are also liquids rich, offset by Niobrara developments yielding 75% oil / 85% liquids, and near existing midstream infrastructure.
  • “This acquisition is a prime example of our commitment to disciplined and opportunistic growth.” stated Ed Kovalik, Chairman and CEO.
  • “Adding additional drill ready locations expands our total proven reserves and creates immediate value for the Company."
  • On a pro forma basis following the closing of the NRO acquisition expected in the first half of this year.

Firefly Aerospace Onboarded as Launch Provider for the NRO with Alpha Rocket

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星期四, 一月 25, 2024
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CEDAR PARK, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc., an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it was selected by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to serve as a launch provider with Firefly's Alpha rocket. As part of the NRO's Streamlined Launch Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (SLIC), the agreement has a 10-year ordering period with a ceiling value of $700 million across all firm fixed-price task orders.

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  • CEDAR PARK, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace, Inc. , an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced it was selected by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to serve as a launch provider with Firefly's Alpha rocket.
  • "Firefly is ready to support the NRO's responsive space needs as we continue to advance our rapid launch operations capability," said Bill Weber, CEO of Firefly Aerospace.
  • The SLIC program was established by the NRO's Office of Space Launch to leverage commercial best practices for responsive space missions and encourage competition among emerging launch providers.
  • SLIC is open to U.S. launch vehicles with a proven orbital record and allows providers to bid dedicated, rideshare, or multi-manifest launch services.

True Anomaly Appoints Space Force Alum Frank Di Pentino as Chief Strategy Officer

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星期四, 一月 18, 2024
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- True Anomaly, Inc., the technology company developing advanced hardware and software systems to ensure the sustainable security of space, today announced the appointment of Frank Di Pentino as its first Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, he will enable True Anomaly to establish a sustained competitive advantage in developing space superiority products, anticipating customer needs, and building targeted, differentiated solutions at scale. 

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  • CENTENNIAL, Colo., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- True Anomaly, Inc. , the technology company developing advanced hardware and software systems to ensure the sustainable security of space, today announced the appointment of Frank Di Pentino as its first Chief Strategy Officer.
  • Di Pentino brings extensive expertise to True Anomaly's leadership team, having most recently served as Director of Advanced Concepts, Tactics, and Wargaming at the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Security and Defense Program, where he conceived of and executed the first service-level digital Force Design Wargaming methodology for the service.
  • Di Pentino will be responsible for conceptualizing and maturing asymmetric approaches to solving the country's emergent needs in the space domain.
  • Di Pentino joins True Anomaly's expanding team of C-suite talent, including its newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, Mark Seidel , and Chief Information Security Officer, Diana Lovati .

Statement from Minister Champagne, Minister Holland and Minister LeBlanc on new measures to protect Canadian research

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星期二, 一月 16, 2024
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"That's why, today, our government is taking a key step in protecting Canada's world-class research.

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  • "That's why, today, our government is taking a key step in protecting Canada's world-class research.
  • "First, the Government of Canada is publishing a list of sensitive technology research areas that support the development and advancement of new technologies.
  • We also continue to encourage Canadian universities to implement a similar enhanced posture for all research partnerships and collaborations in sensitive technology research areas.
  • Researchers can visit the Safeguarding Your Research portal to access free research security training courses and guidance on conducting open source due diligence .

Rocket Lab Prepares to Launch iQPS Mission

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星期三, 十二月 13, 2023
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, is preparing to launch its 42nd Electron mission no earlier than December 15, 2023, between 17:00 – 19:00 NZDT / 04:00 – 06:00 UTC.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, is preparing to launch its 42nd Electron mission no earlier than December 15, 2023, between 17:00 – 19:00 NZDT / 04:00 – 06:00 UTC.
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    Rocket Lab's Electron launch vehicle on the pad at Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand ahead of the company's next mission this week, a dedicated launch for Japanese company iQPS.
  • “We’re delighted to be providing iQPS with a dedicated ride to orbit, enabling them to tailor the orbit, launch timing and integration process to meet specific mission requirements,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck.
  • iQPS CEO Dr. Shunsuke Onishi commented: "We are deeply grateful to the Rocket Lab team for their efforts in arranging the launch opportunity that aligns perfectly with our desired orbit.

Rocket Lab Signs Deal to Launch South Korean Satellite

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星期四, 十二月 7, 2023
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The mission will lift-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.

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  • The mission will lift-off from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand.
  • “2024 is shaping up to be our busiest launch year yet with a fully booked manifest of Electron missions,” said Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck.
  • Rocket Lab also delivers proven suborbital hypersonic launch capability with its HASTE launch vehicle.
  • Rocket Lab satellite technology and components have been integrated into more than 1,700 satellite missions globally.

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Awards Albedo Electro-Optical Capabilities Contract

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星期二, 十二月 5, 2023
Satellite, Defense, Audio, Video, Contracts, Electronic Design Automation, Technology, Aerospace, Manufacturing, LWIR, Albedo, National Imagery Transmission Format, BAA, Commercial, NTI, Collection, NIIRS, NRO, NEI, Intelligence, VLEO, CEC, EO, Framework

Albedo will collaborate closely with NRO to provide both near and long-term EO remote sensing capabilities via modeling, simulation, and data evaluation.

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  • Albedo will collaborate closely with NRO to provide both near and long-term EO remote sensing capabilities via modeling, simulation, and data evaluation.
  • This effort will conduct accuracy and quality assessments such as the National Imagery Interpretability Rating Scale (NIIRS), which measures the clarity of images from satellites.
  • Furthermore, Albedo also plans to provide Nighttime Imaging (NTI), Non-Earth Imaging (NEI), and video using its thermal LWIR sensor commercial capabilities.
  • Albedo also plans to fulfill ad-hoc product ordering and delivery requests from the NRO and their partners.

United States Geospatial Imagery Analytics Market Report 2023-2028: A Multi-Billion Industry Characterized by Intense Competition Between Bentley Systems, BlackSky Technology, Esri, Maxar Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期二, 十一月 28, 2023
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The U.S. geospatial imagery analytics market is estimated to reach $8.38 billion in 2033, reveals the premium market intelligence study.

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  • The U.S. geospatial imagery analytics market is estimated to reach $8.38 billion in 2033, reveals the premium market intelligence study.
  • The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and cloud computing geospatial technologies led to the growth of geospatial imagery analytics in the U.S.
  • The U.S. geospatial imagery analytics market is characterized by intense competition, with several key players operating in the industry.
  • Key players in the U.S. geospatial imagery analytics market analyzed and profiled in the study involve major U.S. geospatial imagery analytics companies providing solutions, respectively.

Muon Space Awarded National Reconnaissance Office Contract for Commercial Electro-Optical Capabilities

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星期三, 十二月 6, 2023
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , a LEO satellite constellation company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, has been awarded a contract by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to provide commercial electro-optical (EO) capabilities at both the sensor and constellation level for assessment and potential contribution to the NRO mission.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Muon Space , a LEO satellite constellation company revolutionizing the way Earth is monitored from space, has been awarded a contract by the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) to provide commercial electro-optical (EO) capabilities at both the sensor and constellation level for assessment and potential contribution to the NRO mission.
  • This award falls under the NRO Strategic Commercial Enhancements (SCE) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Framework, commercial electro-optical capabilities Focus Area.
  • Muon Space will provide multispectral electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) data collected by the company's climate monitoring constellation for NRO assessment.
  • Muon Space has also been awarded a contract from Hydrosat for its Constellation-as-a-Service (CaaS) spacecraft that will integrate Hydrosat's imaging instruments.