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Aerojet Rocketdyne Realigns Space and Defense Organizations – Establishes Defense Headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 27, 2016) – Aerojet Rocketdyne, Inc., a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD), today announced a significant reorganization, consolidating the company’s six business unitsinto two — Space and Defense. The senior vice presidents of Space and Defense will be named at a later date and will report directly to CEO…
Nomination Period Opens for 2017 General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 27, 2016) – The Space Foundation is now accepting nominations for its highest award, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award. Honoring its late, long-time chairman, Gen. James E. Hill, USAF (Ret.), the award recognizes outstanding individuals who have distinguished themselves through lifetime contributions to humankind through exploration, development…
Sierra Nevada Corporation Passes Second Milestone – Dream Chaser® Spacecraft on Track to Supply Cargo to ISS
SPARKS, Nev. (June 25, 2016) – Sierra Nevada CoXrporation (SNC) has passed the second Integration Certification Milestone under NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services 2 (CRS-2) contract. NASA assessed and fully approved SNC’s detailed approach for getting the Dream Chaser Cargo System to the International Space Station (ISS). SNC’s approved strategy demonstrates a thorough understanding of design…
Unravel Mysteries as a Scientist at the Space Foundation Discovery Center June 25 – July 9
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 23, 2016) – Who, what, when, why, how? Scientists are the ultimate detectives in unraveling the mysteries of the universe. Through observation, experimentation, exploration and research, scientists help us to better understand the world around us and space beyond. This summer, the Space Foundation Discovery Center is celebrating the Heroes of Space,…
Space Foundation Report Reveals Global Space Economy at $323 Billion in 2015
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 22, 2016) – The Space Foundation today released the findings of its publication The Space Report 2016: The Authoritative Guide to Global Space Activity. In 2015, the global space economy totaled $323 billion worldwide. The decline from $329 billion in 2014 was due primarily to the strengthening dollar, meaning that non-U.S.…
Panels Announced for Space Technology & Investment Forum 2016
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 20, 2016) – The Space Foundation is holding a by-invitation gathering of some of the most innovative, insightful and visionary professionals from the entrepreneurial and investment sectors of space and technology. Hear and meet more than 40 speakers in a unique and exclusive environment at the Space Technology & Investment Forum…
Request an Invitation Now for Space Technology & Investment Forum 2016
To be held in San Francisco Aug. 16 and 17, the Space Technology & Investment Forum is a boutique by-invitation investment conference that joins top venture capitalists and angel investors with space industry experts who can explain the technical, legal and business issues critical to market analysis and risk assessment. Featured speakers include: Richard F. Ambrose,…
Be A Space Visionary at the Space Foundation Discovery Center in June
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 7, 2016) – Before small steps and giant leaps, there are big dreams, and the Space Foundation Discovery Center has special programming this summer for people of all ages who have big dreams. Summer of Discovery is back for its fourth year at the Discovery Center, and this year’s theme is “Heroes…
Orbit Logic Awarded Air Force Space Situational Awareness Contract
GREENBELT, MD (June 6, 2016) – Orbit Logic has signed a Phase II SBIR contract sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to research and implement software to optimize the scheduling of observations of known space objects and the search for unknown space objects from ground observation sites for improved Space Situational Awareness (SSA). …
Report on Washington, D.C., Activities
On May 18, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, & Technology, Space Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, “Next Steps to Mars: Deep Space Habitats.” The diverse witness panel attracted a full gallery, and included: Jason Crusan, Director, Advanced Exploration Systems, Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, NASA John Elbon, Vice President and…