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NanoRacks to Make Space More Accessible to the World from the United Arab Emirates / Hub71
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – NanoRacks, the world’s leading provider of commercial access to space, is pleased to announce that it’s opening and staffing its first office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Abu Dhabi’s Hub71, a global tech ecosystem driven by Mubadala Investment Company, backed by the Abu…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Helping to Propel Modernization of GPS Satellite Constellation
Successful mission helped place the second advanced GPS III satellite into orbit Aerojet Rocketdyne propulsion systems support every phase of mission; from boost to decommissioning Launch marked final mission for ULA Delta IV Medium launch vehicle CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Aug. 22, 2019) – A new U.S. Air Force Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite, built by…
Read MoreSLS Core Stage Receives Four RS-25 Engines for First Flight
Aerojet Rocketdyne delivered four RS-25 engines for integration with NASA’s first SLS rocket core stage The four RS-25 engines that will fly on the first flight of SLS also powered the space shuttle Aerojet Rocketdyne has powered every astronaut launched from U.S. soil; RS-25 engines will enable the SLS to return humans to the Moon…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Opens State-of-the-Art Rocket Propulsion Facility in Huntsville
Huntsville is the company’s Defense Business Unit headquarters Home to some of the most advanced defense and space manufacturing technology in the world HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (June 7, 2019) – Senior Alabama officials joined Aerojet Rocketdyne’s CEO Eileen Drake and Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the company’s newest state-of-the-art rocket propulsion…
Read MoreNanoRacks Announces European Company, Hires Veronica La Regina as Director
May 2, 2019 – Torino, Italy – NanoRacks is pleased to announce Veronica La Regina as the Director of Global Engagement (Europe) and will be directing NanoRacks Space Outpost S.r.l, an Italian company, co-located at ALTEC in Torino. She will be moving to Torino along with NanoRacks Head of European Operations, Peter Bak. NanoRacks Space Outpost S.r.l. officially…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace Completes Key Test in Support of MDA Medium Range Ballistic Missile Target Program
Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace Completes Key Test in Support of MDA Medium Range Ballistic Missile Target Program Iron Bird mission successfully tests target missile simulator air launch extraction and descent system Testing validated newly designed lightweight parachute cluster Data collected will help optimize design parameters and anchor analysis models YUMA PROVING GROUND, YUMA,…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Breaks Ground on Large Solid Rocket Motor Development Facility as Expansion in Arkansas Continues
New facility to develop large solid rocket motors Will be the newest and most modern rocket development facility in the nation Latest chapter of ongoing partnership with state and local community CAMDEN, Ark. (April 25, 2019) – Senior Aerojet Rocketdyne officials joined Arkansas State and local leaders to break ground today on the latest facility…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Powers WGS-10 Military Communications Satellite from Launch Pad to Orbit
Aerojet Rocketdyne Powers WGS-10 Military Communications Satellite from Launch Pad to Orbit RS-68A and RL10B-2 provide propulsion for United Launch Alliance Delta IV rocket HiPAT™ rocket engine helps deliver spacecraft to its final orbital position Delta IV pressure vessels manufactured by Aerojet Rocketdyne subsidiary ARDÉ CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla., March 15,…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne's Affordability and Efficiency Drive Achieves Major Milestones
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (Feb. 7, 2019) – Nearly four years into an aggressive five-year affordability drive, Aerojet Rocketdyne reports that it has already achieved its top major milestones — including relocation of manufacturing capabilities for three key missile defense program products across the country, and elimination of more than 1.1 million square feet of the…
Read MoreAerojet Rocketdyne Awarded DARPA Contract to Design Advanced OpFires Propulsion System
– Contract leverages company’s expertise in hypersonic technology – Goal is to develop a mobile, long-range weapon that could engage time-sensitive targets – Design work could lead to hardware development and testing HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Dec. 11, 2018) – Aerojet Rocketdyne will design propulsion concepts and technologies for a novel ground-launched tactical weapon system under…
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