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Microchip Expands its Radiation-Tolerant Microcontroller Portfolio with the 32-bit SAMD21RT Arm® Cortex®-M0+ Based MCU for the Aerospace and Defense Market

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星期四, 五月 16, 2024
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Designers require electronic components that meet stringent radiation and reliability standards to operate in the harsh environments found in space.

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  • Designers require electronic components that meet stringent radiation and reliability standards to operate in the harsh environments found in space.
  • Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) today announces the SAMD21RT , a radiation-tolerant (RT) Arm® Cortex®-M0+ based 32-bit microcontroller (MCU) in a 64-pin ceramic and plastic package with 128 KB Flash and 16 KB SRAM.
  • Designed for space-constrained applications where size and weight are of critical importance, the SAMD21RT is available in a small footprint of 10 mm × 10 mm.
  • The SAMD21RT device builds on Microchip’s existing family of SAMD21 MCUs, which is widely used in industrial and automotive markets.

Bechtel Completes Jack and Set of Mobile Launcher 2 Base at Kennedy Space Center

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星期五, 五月 10, 2024
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel today announced the completion of the jacking and setting process for Mobile Launcher 2 at Kennedy Space Center. This achievement is a critical step in the process to design, build, and commission NASA's new mobile launcher. The milestone was accomplished through collaboration with NASA's crawler-transporter team – a one of a kind vehicle used to transport hardware critical to the Artemis campaign around Kennedy.

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  • CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel today announced the completion of the jacking and setting process for Mobile Launcher 2 at Kennedy Space Center.
  • This achievement is a critical step in the process to design, build, and commission NASA's new mobile launcher.
  • To perform Jack and Set, the project team assembled and aligned the 43 primary steel assemblies comprising the mobile launcher base.
  • Reaching a height of 390 feet, Mobile Launcher 2 will be taller and wider than mobile launcher 1.

Sidus Space Completes Purchase Order, Delivers Cabinets for Bechtel's NASA Mobile Launcher 2 Project, and Continues Production for Additional Cabinets

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星期四, 五月 2, 2024
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Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company announced the successful delivery of two electronic LCS cabinets to Bechtel as part of NASA's mobile launcher 2.

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  • Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company announced the successful delivery of two electronic LCS cabinets to Bechtel as part of NASA's mobile launcher 2.
  • Furthermore, Sidus Space is continuing production of additional cabinets in a separate purchase order, reaffirming its commitment to supporting future missions.
  • "We are proud to announce the successful completion of the electronic LCS cabinets delivery to Bechtel, helping our partner deliver NASA’s mobile launcher 2," stated Sidus Space Chief Production Officer, Rich Kube.
  • As we continue production for additional cabinets, Sidus Space reaffirms its dedication to supporting future missions and advancing aerospace technology."

Sidus Space Awarded Additional Bechtel Cable Assembly Contract for Mobile Launcher 2

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星期二, 十二月 5, 2023
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Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, today announced that it has been selected by Bechtel to manufacture additional cables in support of the NASA Mobile Launcher 2 contract for the Artemis missions.

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  • Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company, today announced that it has been selected by Bechtel to manufacture additional cables in support of the NASA Mobile Launcher 2 contract for the Artemis missions.
  • This follows Sidus’ prior contract with Bechtel to fabricate custom cables and populate unique electronics cabinets supporting the launch control subsystem and ground special power subsystems.
  • "We are honored to extend our collaboration with Bechtel on NASA’s Mobile Launcher 2 project for the Artemis missions," said Rich Kube, Chief Production Officer at Sidus Space.
  • “This additional cable assembly contract reinforces Sidus Space's steadfast dedication to excellence in aerospace technology.

Circuit of The Americas Hosts NASA at Formula 1 USGP

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星期三, 十月 18, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is hosting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is hosting the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during the 2023 Formula 1 Lenovo United States Grand Prix.
  • COTA is thrilled to host NASA during the next phase of its human space exploration mission, the Artemis program.
  • Subject matter experts from astronauts and NASA leadership will also be in attendance to answer fans’ most pressing questions.
  • "As two organizations with a presence felt around the world, but with a base right here in Texas, The Circuit is very excited to have NASA on campus at this year’s USGP.

Audubon Engineering Supports Bechtel and NASA Mobile Launcher 2 Project

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星期二, 九月 12, 2023
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As part of the NASA Artemis missions to return humans to the Moon, Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon) was contracted by Bechtel to deliver engineering services for Mobile Launcher 2 , the ground structure for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.

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  • As part of the NASA Artemis missions to return humans to the Moon, Audubon Engineering Company (Audubon) was contracted by Bechtel to deliver engineering services for Mobile Launcher 2 , the ground structure for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.
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    NASA Mobile Launcher 2 platform supporting Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft.
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    Audubon’s engineering scope supports Bechtel’s larger engineering, fabrication, and construction work for the NASA Mobile Launcher 2 platform.
  • Our contribution to Mobile Launcher 2 represents an opportunity for Audubon to demonstrate our engineering ingenuity and agility—and we are especially proud to support such a critical US space endeavor.”

OKSI Set to Fly SAMI to Observe OSIRIS-REx Re-entry, Following Artemis I and SpaceX Missions

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星期二, 八月 22, 2023
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OKSI is advancing the frontiers of space exploration, embarking on yet another collaboration with NASA & the SCIFLI team.

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  • OKSI is advancing the frontiers of space exploration, embarking on yet another collaboration with NASA & the SCIFLI team.
  • Previously, SAMI operated from a nose-mounted spherical gimbal on NASA's WB-57 aircraft to observe the Artemis I Moon Mission launch and SpaceX's Starship's first launch attempt.
  • Since the Artemis I and Starship missions, SAMI gained a UV-Visible imaging spectrometer to enhance its capabilities.
  • The integration of SAMI onto their Gulfstreams, along with tracking systems and optical-quality windows has opened doors to more flexible and responsive SAMI support for future NASA missions.

Mission Accomplished: Canoo Delivers Crew Transportation Vehicles to NASA for Artemis Missions

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星期三, 七月 12, 2023
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These vehicles will transport the astronauts to the launch pad for the Artemis lunar missions.

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  • These vehicles will transport the astronauts to the launch pad for the Artemis lunar missions.
  • "We are thrilled to be a part of the Artemis missions and to deliver NASA's first zero-emission built for mission crew transportation vehicles," says Tony Aquila, Chairman and CEO, Canoo.
  • The CTVs are engineered to carry fully suited astronauts, flight support crew, and equipment to the launch pad.
  • Aquila says the company looks forward to supporting NASA in being the transport vehicle for the Artemis Lunar Missions.

Object Management Group Approves SysML v2, Beta Specifications

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星期一, 七月 10, 2023
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BOSTON, MA, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, international technology standards organization Object Management Group ® (OMG®) announced it approved the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) version 2 beta specifications.

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  • BOSTON, MA, July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, international technology standards organization Object Management Group ® (OMG®) announced it approved the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) version 2 beta specifications.
  • These include: the Kernel Modeling Language (KerML) specification version 1.0 beta , the Systems Modeling Language (SysML) specification version 2.0 beta , and the Systems Modeling Application Programming Interface (API) and Services specification version 1.0 beta .
  • We, at Dassault Systemes, through the work with the Object Management Group, are closely collaborating with the SysML Submission Team (SST) to define the specifications.
  • Vitech, Daniel Nguyen, SysML v2 Lead - “Vitech is excited for the release of the SysML v2 beta specifications and implementing it in our evolving product portfolio.

Booz Allen Hires Former NASA Head of Exploration Systems Development Tom Whitmeyer

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星期四, 七月 6, 2023
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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced today that Tom Whitmeyer , a long-tenured NASA senior executive, has joined the firm as an executive advisor in support of its space business.

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  • Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced today that Tom Whitmeyer , a long-tenured NASA senior executive, has joined the firm as an executive advisor in support of its space business.
  • Before joining Booz Allen, Whitmeyer served as the NASA deputy associate administrator in its Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate (ESDMD).
  • He provided executive leadership and cross-program integration of the Space Launch System (SLS), Orion, and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs.
  • He also led the overall systems integration, program planning and control, and mission operations of the enterprise—including overseeing the design development, production, and preparation for the Artemis I mission, which Booz Allen supported.