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From the Earth to Mars, a New Graphic Novel from Space Pioneer Jeffrey Manber is Now Available

DENVER, Colo — April 18, 2023 — Over 100 years ago, the first generation of space pioneers took the first steps to make space exploration the reality we know today. From space tourism to orbiting hotels and permanent colonies on the Moon and one day even Mars, the exploration of space is humanity’s next great journey.…

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General Dynamics Mission Systems to Present Space Portfolio Advancements Built to Enable Resilient Mission Operations Through Contested Environments

Fairfax, Va. — April 13, 2023 — General Dynamics Mission Systems will exhibit at the 38th Space Symposium to showcase the full breadth of capabilities and technologies designed to help customers execute mission operations successfully across the dynamic space ecosystem. Space Symposium, hosted by Space Foundation since 1984, is the premier assembly for the global…

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L3Harris to Build Geostationary Weather Satellite Sensors for Japan

MELBOURNE, Fla. — April 13, 2023 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) received a contract to provide next-generation geostationary imaging and sounding instruments for the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) that will monitor and predict severe weather events more accurately. The award continues L3Harris’ legacy of producing critical space-based weather instruments for Japan. Under the terms of…

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Begins Hiring for its New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Feb. 23, 2023 — Aerojet Rocketdyne has begun hiring for its third campus in the Huntsville, Alabama area, a massive 379,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility the company announced last fall, enabling the company to increase manufacturing capacity for the nation’s defense production needs. “Our work to power our nation’s defense and equip…

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Ball Aerospace Completes Integration of Opto-Mechanical Assembly for Roman Space Telescope Instrument

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BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Dec. 5, 2022 — Ball Aerospace successfully completed alignment and integration of the Wide Field Instrument (WFI) opto-mechanical assembly for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The company has moved into the functional testing of the opto-mechanical assembly and WFI integration, which is expected to be completed by mid-2023. The alignment and integration…

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Ball Aerospace Names Dr. Alberto Conti Vice President and General Manager of Civil Space

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BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Nov. 29, 2022 — Ball Aerospace has selected Dr. Alberto Conti, to serve as vice president and general manager of the company’s Civil Space Strategic Business Unit (SBU), effective immediately. In this role, Conti will lead the Civil Space SBU and will be responsible for a portfolio that spans across all science fields,…

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Aerojet Rocketdyne to Expand Huntsville Presence with Addition of 379,000 sq. ft. State-of-the-Art Facility

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Nov. 21, 2022 — Aerojet Rocketdyne announced today the expansion of its Huntsville presence with additional job opportunities and a new facility to increase manufacturing and office space. The 379,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility near Huntsville International Airport is expected to be operational in 2023. This growth will allow Aerojet Rocketdyne to…

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Propulsion Soars in Successful SLS Debut

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TITUSVILLE, Fla.— Nov. 16, 2022 — Aerojet Rocketdyne played a central role in enabling humanity’s next giant leap with the successful launch of NASA’s super-heavy lift Space Launch System (SLS) exploration rocket today. The company provided critical elements to the Artemis I mission with propulsion on both the SLS rocket and the uncrewed Orion spacecraft.…

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Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. Reports 2022 Third Quarter Results

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Nov. 1, 2022 — Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD) (the “Company”) today reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Financial Overview Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (In millions, except percentage and per share amounts) Net sales $…

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Firefly Aerospace Adds Former NASA Administrator James Bridenstine to its Advisory Board

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CEDAR PARK, Texas – Oct. 24, 2022 – Firefly Aerospace, a new space leader in launch, spacecraft, and in-space services, announced today that former NASA Administrator James Bridenstine, who led the space agency in advancing its aeronautics, science and space exploration objectives, will be joining the Company’s Advisory Board, effective immediately. “We’re honored to welcome Jim,…

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