Space Foundation News & Media
Aerojet Rocketdyne Delivers 1,000th Propulsion System for Multi-Mission PAC-3 MSE Missile
CAMDEN, Ark., May 20, 2021 – Aerojet Rocketdyne has delivered the 1,000th propulsion system for the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missile, the enhanced version of the combat-proven PAC-3. “Aerojet Rocketdyne is proud to provide the propulsion that has powered the PAC-3 air defense missile system since its inception,” said Eileen P. Drake,…
Firefly Aerospace Awards Contract to SpaceX to Launch Blue Ghost Mission to Moon in 2023
CEDAR PARK, TEXAS – May 20, 2021 – Firefly Aerospace Inc., a leading provider of economical and dependable launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, announced today that it has awarded a contract to SpaceX to launch its Blue Ghost lunar lander in 2023. Blue Ghost will be carrying 10 payloads for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload…
Biweekly Washington, D.C., Update for the Week Ending May 21, 2021
The space community celebrated National Space Day last week. This week, the House voted on a bundle of STEM bills and held a hearing with Administrator Nelson on the FY2022 Budget for NASA. The Senate held a nomination hearing for Pam Melroy to be Deputy Administrator of NASA, and Rick Spinrad to be Under Secretary…
Shelli Brunswick Interview with Austin Link of Starfish Space
Well hello, and welcome to another Space Foundation Space Commerce Entrepreneurial interview. I’m Shelli Brunswick, Chief Operating Officer at Space Foundation. Today I have the privilege to talk to Austin Link. Hello Austin, welcome to our show. Hello Shelli, it’s good to be here, thank you for having me. You’re very welcome. Well…
Volunteer Spotlight: Derek Mosley
These Volunteer Spotlight articles profile some of the interesting and dedicated people who make Space Foundation programs possible. We could not do the work that we do without the generous and tireless support of our volunteers. This week, we are featuring Space Foundation Discovery Center volunteer Derek Mosley. Derek served as an Air Force Space…
Ball Aerospace-Microsoft Team Completes Demonstrations of Cloud-Based Data Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination
BOULDER, Colo., May. 19, 2021 — Ball Aerospace, in collaboration with Microsoft, successfully completed a series of demonstrations showing the viability of using commercial cloud computing to process and securely deliver actionable information quickly to those who need it, whether they are in a ground station, command center or on the battlefield. Enabled by the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU)…
Sierra Space Signs In-Space Manufacturing Agreement
Redwire Agreement Explores Untapped Opportunities for In-Space Manufacturing & Production Marketplace LOUISVILLE, Co., May 19, 2021 – Sierra Space, the new commercial space subsidiary of global aerospace and national security leader Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), today announced the signing of a joint agreement with Redwire aimed at leveraging Sierra Space capabilities for a range of in-space services and manufacturing.…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Steve Howard
This is Rich Cooper with the Space Foundation, and this is the Space4U podcast. This is the Space Foundation’s podcast that tells the stories of the amazing people who contribute to today’s space community. Today, I’m joined with Steve Howard, the County Administrator, and project lead for Spaceport Camden. As the project lead, Steve…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Sean Wilson
Hi, this is Rich Cooper with the Space Foundation, and this is the Space4U podcast. Our podcast series that sits down with the people who make today’s space community what it is, a truly out of this world, an extraordinary place. Today, I’m joined by Sean Wilson, who is the director of media and public…
Transcript: Space4U podcast, Robert Gregg & Toby Elery
Hello, this is Andrew de Naray with the Space Foundation, and you’re listening to the Space4U podcast. Space4U is designed to tell the stories of the people who make space exploration today more accessible to all. Our guests today are Robert Gregg and Toby Elery who are part of a team that has designed an…