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Orbit Logic Awarded Air Force Space Superiority Contract
GREENBELT, MD (May 20, 2013) – Orbit Logic has signed a Phase II SBIR contract sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the development of a flexible and scalable architecture for mission planning in onboard flight software. The modular design conceived by Orbit Logic during its Phase I work is flexible to support…
The SI Organization, Inc. Joins the Satellite Industry Association
Washington, D.C. (May 20, 2013) – The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) announced today that The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI) has joined as a new member. “SIA is pleased to welcome the SI as part of our growing representation of satellite communications service providers and systems integrators,” said Patricia Cooper, SIA’s President. “As our newest…
Aerojet Rocket Motors Contribute to Third Standard Missile-3 Block IB Intercept
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 16, 2013) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its propulsion systems successfully contributed to the third consecutive intercept test of Raytheon’s Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IB. The SM-3 Block IB missile is part of the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system. During Flight Test Mission-19,…
The SI Acquires Applied Communication Sciences
CHANTILLY, Va. (May 15, 2013) – The SI Organization, Inc. (the SI) today announced it has acquired Applied Communication Sciences (ACS), a leading provider of applied research, technical consulting and technology solutions to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, U.S. civil government organizations, and commercial customers. Formerly the research and engineering arm of Telcordia Technologies and…
Dynetics Technical Services Receives 2012 Marshall Space Flight Center Contractor Excellence Award
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (May 15, 2013) – Dynetics Technical Services (DTS) received the 2012 Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Contractor Excellence Award (CES) in the Small Business Category at the annual MSFC Center Director’s Breakfast this morning. The event was held at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. According…
Thuraya Creates a New Division to Spearhead Mobile Satellite Technological Innovation
DUBAI, UAE (May 15, 2013) – Thuraya Telecommunications, a leading Mobile Satellite Services operator announced today the formation of a new division focused on spearheading strategic initiatives for the development and implementation of innovation in products, services, and business models. This organizational enhancement comes at the back of the successful launch of the company’s SatSleeve…
Aerojet Delivers Final Orion EFT-1 Crew Module Reaction Control System Pod Assembly
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 8, 2013) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that the final Crew Module Reaction Control System (CM RCS) pod assembly for NASA’s Orion spacecraft’s Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) has arrived at the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Aerojet’s CM RCS pods will provide…
John Schumacher Joins GenCorp to Lead Business Relations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 29, 2013) – GenCorp Inc. (NYSE: GY), headquartered in Sacramento, California announced today that John Schumacher will join the GenCorp team as vice president for Business Relations. He will be responsible for developing aerospace and defense focused government relations and implementing business growth plans globally for GenCorp. “John is a proven innovator…
Aerojet’s Dual AJ26 Engines Launch Historic Antares Test Flight
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 21, 2013) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that its dual AJ26 main engine system successfully powered the first stage of Orbital Sciences Corporation’s (NYSE: ORB) Antares rocket as the vehicle was launched on its maiden flight from NASA Wallops Flight Facility. The two Aerojet AJ26 engines, which form…
Stephane Israel named Chairman and CEO of Arianespace
EVRY, France (April 18, 2013) – The Board of Directors of Arianespace today named Stéphane Israël Chairman and CEO of the company, effective Monday, April 22, 2013. Stéphane Israël, born in 1971, was appointed as a judge in the French Court of Auditors in 2001 after graduating from the Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA). While in…