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GMV Named to World's “Top 50” Space Manufacturing and Service Companies
ROCKVILLE, MD. (Nov. 20, 2012) – GMV (www.gmv.com), a multinational technology company with U.S. Headquarters in Rockville, Md. (www.usa.gmv.com) and the world’s leading supplier of ground control systems for commercial satellites, has been named to Space News‘ “Top 50 List” of the world’s largest space manufacturing and service companies. This is the third year GMV…
Happy Thanksgiving from the Space Foundation
The Space Foundation’s offices and Visitors Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from mid-day Nov. 21 until Monday morning, Nov. 26. We wish everyone – including the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), seen here describing Thanksgiving in space – a happy and healthy holiday. And, in the true spirit of Thanksgiving,…
Aerojet Announces Arrow Electronics Agreement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2012) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today the signing of a multi-year master agreement with Arrow Electronics. The agreement covers procurement of approximately 65 percent of Aerojet’s electronic component requirements. Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic…
Paragon Space Development Corporation® is Now a Space Foundation Certification Program Partner
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 15, 2012) – Paragon Space Development Corporation® is now a Space Foundation Space Certification Program Partner and has been authorized to carry the Certified Space Technology™ seal. It is being recognized for its Modular Air Revitalization System (MARS). Designed to be used by astronauts in the hazardous environment of space, the…
Thuraya Launches Industry Leading Mobile Broadcast Solutions for Media Sector
DUBAI (Nov. 15, 2012) – Thuraya Telecommunications Company today announced the certification of a suite of industry leading Solutions further enhancing its offer for the Media and Broadcast industry. At the heart of Thuraya MediaComms is Thuraya IP, which is the world’s most compact satellite data modem, which is now fully compatible with the media…
Freer Logic BodyWave Device Provides Control
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (Nov. 14, 2012) – Controlling apps on your iPhone or Android via mind alone is now possible. Freer Logic’s BodyWave® device provides control of apps on iPhone, Android, or PC via the ebb and flow of brain activity. A small wristband controls the apps and makes BodyWave truly unique. No intrusive or silly…
ISU and Florida Tech Make Their Partnership Official by Signing a Memorandum of Understanding at ISU
The initial acquaintance between ISU, the International Space University and Florida Tech, the Florida Institute of Technology took place in the summer of 2012. At that point in time, the ISU Space Studies Program (SSP) took place in Florida, making use of the outstanding modern Florida Tech facilities located on their lovely campus in Melbourne.…
Thuraya Recognized as the Satellite Communications Player of the Year at the ASBU BroadcastPro Middle East Award Ceremony
DUBAI (Nov. 14, 2012) – Industry leading Mobile Satellite Services operator, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, today announced it was recognized as Satellite Communications Player of the Year by the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) at the BroadcastPro Middle East 2012 Awards event held in Dubai on November 12. Thuraya was given the award for supporting Journalism…
Space Foundation CEO Will Speak at Pioneers Museum Snoopy Soars with NASA Exhibit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Nov. 14, 2012) – The Space Foundation is partnering with the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum to support a special traveling exhibit from the Charles M. Schulz Museum called To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA. The exhibition, which runs Nov. 17 through April 20, examines the history of Apollo 10 and the…
Thuraya Appoints Joseph R. Francis as Regional Director, North America to Support of Government Solutions
DUBAI (Nov. 13, 2012) – Industry leading Mobile Satellite Services operator, Thuraya Telecommunications Company today announced the appointment of Joseph R. (JR) Francis as its Regional Director, North America. Mr. Francis will be based in the U.S. and will oversee business development and solidify Thuraya’s support of the Government market. His areas of focus will…