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U.S. Navy, Northrop Grumman Accomplish Goals for At-Sea Demonstration of Maritime Laser
NAVAL BASE VENTURA COUNTY POINT MUGU, Calif. (April 8, 2011) — The U.S. Navy and Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) have successfully demonstrated high-energy, solid-state laser defenses at sea by completing a “counter-material” test of the Maritime Laser Demonstrator (MLD) against small boats. Photos accompanying this release are available at http://media.globenewswire.com/noc/mediagallery.html?pkgid=9476 Northrop Grumman designed and built…
Read MoreAerojet's Dave Caldwell Expands Role in Missile Defense and Strategic Programs
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 8, 2011) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that Dave Caldwell, director for Missile Defense and Strategic programs in the company’s Washington, D.C. Operations office, will assume the added responsibility of supporting Aerojet’s efforts to foster a sustainable and innovative U.S. rocket propulsion industrial base. He also will continue…
Read More27th National Space Symposium to Continue as Planned
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 8, 2011) — Even with the possibility of a government shutdown, the 27th National Space Symposium will continue as planned. Many speakers, attendees and exhibiters have confirmed that they still plan to participate as originally scheduled; however, in the event of a shutdown, some Federal government speakers may not appear. At…
Read MoreThe Space Report 2011 Reveals Continued Space Sector Growth Driven by Commercial Businesses
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 7, 2011) — GPS and satellite television revenues continue to fuel overall growth in the space sector, helping the industry overcome a challenging economy. The overall global space economy rose to $276.52 billion in government budgets and commercial revenue in 2010, 7.7 percent above the 2009 figures reported by the Space…
Read MoreMEDIA ALERT: National Space Symposium Media Briefings
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 7, 2011) — The Space Foundation will host a series of media briefings on a variety of space topics during the 27th National Space Symposium April 11-14, 2011, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. All registered reporters are welcome to attend and reporters will be able to call in…
Read MoreHypertronics Features Proven Interconnect Solutions at 27th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 6, 2011) – Hypertronics Corporation, a Smiths Interconnect business and world-leading provider of high performance interconnect solutions for the most demanding applications will be present at the 27th National Space Symposium being held at the Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, CO., April 11th – April 14th. For the duration of the symposium,…
Read MoreSpace Shuttle Art Auction to Benefit Space Foundation Education Programs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 5, 2011) — As the Space Shuttle program approaches its final flights, the Space Foundation is auctioning six matted and framed original art prints – one of each Shuttle – autographed by two Space Shuttle commanders each. The auction will support Space Foundation education programs, providing funding for STARS classroom-enrichment programs…
Read MoreSpace Foundation Named Among Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work for 2011
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 4, 2011) — The Space Foundation, the foremost advocate for all sectors of the space industry, has been designated by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group as among the Best Non-Profit Organizations to Work for 2011. The Space Foundation was the only Colorado-based organization to make the list and ranked…
Read MoreBoeing to Feature Latest Innovations at National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 4, 2011) — The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] will spotlight its satellites, human spaceflight activities and network-enhanced technologies at the Space Foundation’s 27th National Space Symposium. This year’s event takes place April 11-14 at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. “The National Space Symposium gives Boeing the opportunity to showcase our…
Read MoreCommunications Crosslink Between Northrop Grumman-Built STSS Satellites Extends Real-Time ‘Stereo Tracking’ of Space Objects
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (April 4, 2011) — The communications crosslink between the twin Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) Demonstration satellites, built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and Raytheon Company (NYSE:RTN), has shown its effectiveness in transmitting high-precision, real-time missile tracking data to the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The radio frequency crosslink enabled both…
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