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Aerojet Technology Supported Today’s Launch of the U.S. Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced that its rockets and thrusters were instrumental in today’s launch of the U.S. Air Force’s orbital test vehicle. The orbital test vehicle was launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. Eight Aerojet retro rockets also assisted with the Atlas…
Read More29th National Space Symposium Features Space Warfighters Luncheon
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 12, 2012) – The annual Space Warfighters Luncheon celebrates the men and women who serve in the military around the world and highlights the role space assets play in providing security and solutions for keeping troops safe, informed and effective. The luncheon will be held April 9, at The Broadmoor Hotel…
Read MoreSpaceNews Publishes Op-Ed by Space Foundation CEO
An op-ed piece by Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham has been published in SpaceNews that details the Space Foundation’s recommendations for the future of NASA. The recommendations can be found in, PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space, a paper released by the Space Foundation on Dec. 4. The 70-page report, distributed to policymakers,…
Read MoreMore PIONEERING Media Coverage
The Space Foundation released its PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space report at a briefing event in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4. The briefing was attended by 60 industry and government representative and reporters, including representative of multiple nations. Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham gave an overview of the NASA report and fielded questions from…
Read MoreNeil Armstrong and Sally Ride Are 2013 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award Honorees
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 10, 2012) – Two of the nation’s most beloved space heroes, astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Sally K. Ride, Ph.D., will be honored next year with the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, which will be presented at a special luncheon sponsored by The Boeing Company on April 10…
Read MorePIONEERING Report Media Coverage for Dec. 6
The Space Foundation released its PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space report at a briefing event in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 4. The briefing was attended by 60 industry and government representative and reporters, including representative of multiple nations. Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Elliot Pulham gave an overview of the NASA report and fielded…
Read MoreFireWatch America is a Space Foundation Certification Program Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 6, 2012) – The Space Foundation announces that FireWatch America is now a Space Certification Program Partner and has been authorized to carry the Certified Space TechnologyTM seal. Earlier this year, FireWatch was inducted into prestigious Space Technology Hall of Fame®, representing the first truly non-U.S. technology to be inducted. About…
Read MoreAerojet Employees Support U.S. Troops Overseas with Care Packages and Holiday Greeting Cards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced at its leadership training event on Wednesday, Dec. 5, that more than 120 Aerojet executives and managers from around the country assembled dozens of care packages for U.S. troops as part of a team building exercise. A total of 30 large care…
Read MorePIONEERING Media Coverage for Dec. 4-5
Yesterday’s release of PIONEERING: Sustaining U.S. Leadership in Space netted quite a bit of media coverage. Read clips here: USA TODAY KSBJ-ABC, Houston Space Politics Space.com Examiner.com French Tribune Space Policy Online ITech Press Science Recorder Equities.com Spaceref.com NASA Watch Watch this Media section for more. Download the report here.
Read MoreAerojet Recognizes Local Engineer for Technical Innovation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that Technical Principal Dr. Gary Luke (pictured, below left) was presented with the R.B. Young Technical Innovation Award at an award ceremony held Monday night, Dec. 3, in Luke’s honor. Luke received the award for his development of a Transient Energy…
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