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Aerojet Awarded Contract for Research and Technology in Aerospace Propulsion
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 13, 2010) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced today that NASA Glenn Research Center has awarded the company a five-year Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide NASA with its space propulsion system technologies, including cryogenic and electric propulsion for spacecraft. Aerojet is one of five companies to be awarded a…
Read MoreThe Space Report 2010 Reveals Global Space Economy Grew 40 Percent Over Five Years
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 12, 2010) — Over the past five years, the global space economy has grown almost 40 percent, reflecting increasing commercialization, significant globalization, and expansion of military and civil space programs. Plus, the industry showed remarkable resiliency over the tumultuous past 12 months, demonstrating continued expansion into 2010. These findings are among…
Read MoreBoeing to Provide Next-Generation GPS Ground Systems Support to U.S. Air Force
AURORA, Colo., (April 12, 2010) – Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that, as part of the Raytheon team awarded the space-based Global Positioning System (GPS) advanced control segment program (OCX), it will develop portions of the U.S. Air Force’s new ground control segment. GPS OCX will provide more secure, accurate, and precise navigation around the…
Read MoreLive Broadcast of Obama Space Policy Speech, Discussion Added to 26th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 11, 2010) — The Space Foundation has added a live link to President Barack Obama’s scheduled April 15 address on space policy and a follow-on analysis and discussion to the agenda of the 26th National Space Symposium, which kicks off this Monday at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. The…
Read MoreChina's Manned Space Program Takes the Stage at 26th National Space Symposium
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 10, 2010) — China has amazed the global space community with its rapid advancement as a space leader, becoming only the third nation with capability to independently put a human into space. Two representatives of China’s human spaceflight program will be featured at the 26th National Space Symposium, which starts Monday…
Read MoreBiggest-Ever National Space Symposium Starts Monday
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 9, 2010) — The biggest, boldest, and best National Space Symposium starts Monday at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, and because there are new events and programs this year, here are some reminders. Cyber 1.0 Cyber 1.0 on Monday, April 12, starts with a networking breakfast at 7:45 a.m., with…
Read MoreSES Consolidates U.S. Government Business
MCLEAN, Va. (April 9, 2010) – Global Satellite Operator SES today announced it is sharpening the focus of its U.S. Government business and is consolidating all USG capacity sales and delivery activities into a single business unit, named SES WORLD SKIES, U.S. Government Solutions. SES WORLD SKIES, U.S. Government Solutions will leverage the combined resources…
Read MoreThank You Symposium Volunteers
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Apr. 8, 2010) — The National Space Symposium is the premier gathering of the global space industry and one reason it’s so special is the support and hard work of a team of 250 volunteers. These extraordinary people donate hours of their time to assist Symposium staff and attendees in various capacities,…
Read MoreAerojet Engine Test Demonstrates Engine Design for NASA’s Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle
SACRAMENTO, Calif., (April 8, 2010) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, successfully completed 100 hot-fire test sequences of its R-1E 25-pound, thrust-bipropellant engine. The test included more than 27,389 starts with 6,298 seconds of total burn time under a broad variety of conditions expected for NASA’s Orion service module. Aerojet is providing propulsion to…
Read MoreAerojet Engines Maneuver Discovery’s Docking to ISS
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (April 7, 2010) – Aerojet, a GenCorp (NYSE: GY) company, announced that its engines contributed to Space Shuttle Discovery’s (STS-131) on-orbit operations and successful docking to the International Space Station (ISS). Discovery lifted off on April 5 from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida and docked with the ISS today. On this 33rd…
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