John C. Stennis

HII Completes Dry Dock Work for Aircraft Carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Refueling and Complex Overhaul

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has completed the dry dock portion of the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division has completed the dry dock portion of the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
  • “Witnessing Stennis leave the dry dock and return to the water is a testament to the hard work of our shipbuilders, the crew and our government partners,” said Rob Check, NNS vice president of in-service aircraft carrier programs.
  • During the dry dock phase of the RCOH, USS John C. Stennis received significant upgrades and began an extensive overhaul process, both inside and outside the ship.
  • Once the RCOH is complete, USS John C. Stennis will be equipped to operate in the fleet for the second half of her 50-year expected service life.

Sidus Space Successfully Integrates NASA Stennis ASTRA Engineering Unit Ahead of Upcoming Launch

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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(NASDAQ:SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, today announced that it has completed the integration and testing of the NASA ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Engineering Unit into the Company’s LizzieSat™ FlatSat located at the Sidus Integration Facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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  • (NASDAQ:SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, today announced that it has completed the integration and testing of the NASA ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Engineering Unit into the Company’s LizzieSat™ FlatSat located at the Sidus Integration Facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
  • The Sidus team successfully completed extensive integration testing and communications with the NASA ASTRA team including multiple tests to verify functionality with the ASTRA Engineering Unit and the ability to effectively load Flight Software into the Engineering Unit from NASA Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
  • "This milestone underscores our collaboration with NASA Stennis, highlighting their expertise in software and autonomous systems," said Carol Craig, CEO of Sidus Space.
  • "We're eager to showcase NASA Stennis's pioneering solutions on their maiden space flight, reaffirming our dedication to advancing space exploration through technology."

NASA to Observe Day of Remembrance, Host Employee Safety Town Hall

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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Traditionally held on the fourth Thursday in January each year, NASA Day of Remembrance will commemorate the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.

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  • Traditionally held on the fourth Thursday in January each year, NASA Day of Remembrance will commemorate the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.
  • NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Associate Administrator Jim Free also will host a town hall at the agency's headquarters in Washington at 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
  • In a dialogue with employees, the leaders will highlight how NASA safety is the cornerstone to achieving mission success.
  • The town hall will air live on the NASA+ streaming service.

Sidus Space Receives NASA Stennis ASTRA Flight Software and Hardware for Installation on LizzieSat Ahead of Q1 2024 SpaceX Launch

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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(NASDAQ:SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, today announced that it has received its ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Flight Software Version 1.0 and ASTRA flight hardware from NASA Stennis and installed it on the Company’s LizzieSat™ satellite ahead of its first quarter 2024 SpaceX Transporter 10 launch.

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  • (NASDAQ:SIDU) (the “Company” or “Sidus”), a Space and Data-as-a-Service satellite company, today announced that it has received its ASTRA (Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications) Flight Software Version 1.0 and ASTRA flight hardware from NASA Stennis and installed it on the Company’s LizzieSat™ satellite ahead of its first quarter 2024 SpaceX Transporter 10 launch.
  • NASA Stennis has completed its Flight Readiness Review in preparation for the 2024 launch and will be one of six payloads aboard LizzieSat.
  • In preparation for the next operational phase of on-orbit testing, ASTRA software has been loaded onto ASTRA Flight Hardware and delivered to Sidus for installation aboard LizzieSat.
  • When the satellite launches in 2024, the NASA Stennis Autonomous Systems Laboratory team will send targeted satellite operations commands for its ASTRA Flight Software to perform via the Sidus flight computer.

EVOLUTION SPACE CLOSES BRIDGE FUNDING ROUND; OPENS PRODUCTION FACILITY AT NASA STENNIS

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Space , a Mojave, Calif.-based solid propulsion and launch provider, announced today with NASA Stennis that it has signed an agreement and begun construction on the first-ever solid propulsion center and solid rocket motor testing at the historic NASA Stennis Space Center .

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  • STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolution Space , a Mojave, Calif.-based solid propulsion and launch provider, announced today with NASA Stennis that it has signed an agreement and begun construction on the first-ever solid propulsion center and solid rocket motor testing at the historic NASA Stennis Space Center .
  • Located near the iconic NASA test stands, the Evolution Space Propulsion Center will repurpose former Mississippi Army Ammunition Plant facilities acquired by NASA in 2011.
  • "This is another great addition to South Mississippi's commercial space engagement," said Dr. Rick Gilbrech, Director of NASA Stennis Space Center.
  • "Evolution Space gains access to critical NASA Stennis infrastructure and expertise as it continues to build its propulsion capabilities.

Relativity Space Signs Lease on Historic NASA Test Stand

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Relativity Space , the preeminent 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement (EULA) on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex within NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.

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  • Relativity Space , the preeminent 3D printed rocket company, has signed an enhanced use lease agreement (EULA) on the vertical test stand at the A-2 complex within NASA’s historic Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, Mississippi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907155639/en/
    A rendering of Terran R's first stage on the A-2 Test Stand at NASA's Stennis Space Center (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Established in the 1960s, NASA Stennis is the nation’s largest and most prestigious propulsion test center.
  • “New history is being written at Stennis Space Center as we breathe life into the historic A-2 Test Stand with our Terran R program,” said Tim Ellis, Co-Founder and CEO of Relativity Space.
  • I appreciate the partnership of companies like Relativity Space who are helping Mississippi stay at the leading edge.”
    “The A-2 test stand at Stennis Space Center has a long and storied history as part of the U.S. space program, and the agreement with Relativity Space will extend that record,” said Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.

HII Completes Installation of USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Main Mast

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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NNS shipbuilders and USS John C. Stennis sailors held a mast-stepping ceremony Wednesday, an ancient maritime custom of placing a coin underneath the ship’s mast to bring good fortune.

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  • NNS shipbuilders and USS John C. Stennis sailors held a mast-stepping ceremony Wednesday, an ancient maritime custom of placing a coin underneath the ship’s mast to bring good fortune.
  • A time capsule containing photos, a piece of the old mast, several coins and other artifacts was attached to the interior of the main mast.
  • After the RCOH, USS John C. Stennis will be the most modern and technologically advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carrier in the fleet and will continue to be a vital part of the nation’s defense.
  • USS John C. Stennis is the seventh Nimitz-class carrier to undergo RCOH.

Rocket Lab Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results, Issues Guidance for the First Quarter 2023

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today shared the financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2022, ended December 31, 2022.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today shared the financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2022, ended December 31, 2022.
  • Rocket Lab founder and CEO, Peter Beck, said: “Rocket Lab set new company records in 2022.
  • Introduced the Rocket Lab Responsive Space Program to streamline launch on rapid timelines, delivering confidence and resilience to our customers.
  • Rocket Lab also announces that David Cowan will complete his tenure on Rocket Lab’s Board of Directors this quarter after nine years serving the company.

NASA Observes Day of Remembrance Ahead of Columbia 20th Anniversary

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Friday, January 20, 2023
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This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.

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  • This year's NASA Day of Remembrance precedes the 20th anniversary of the Columbia accident on Wednesday, Feb. 1.
  • The town hall will stream live on NASA TV, the NASA app , and the agency's website .
  • "NASA's Day of Remembrance is about pausing, remembering, and uplifting the legacies of the NASA family who gave their lives to advance the cause of discovery.
  • Additional various agency centers also will hold observances for NASA Day of Remembrance.

Rocket Lab Opens Archimedes Engine Test Stand at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, today kicked off operations for testing the Archimedes engine with a ribbon cutting ceremony at NASAs historic Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, today kicked off operations for testing the Archimedes engine with a ribbon cutting ceremony at NASAs historic Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
  • The Archimedes Test Complex will be home to engine testing for the 165,000 lbf engines to be used on Rocket Labs reusable Neutron rocket.
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    The Archimedes Test Complex is located across a 1 million square foot area at the Stennis Space Centers A Test Complex and includes use and development of existing infrastructure of the A-3 Test Stand to develop and test Neutrons Archimedes engines.
  • Stennis Space Center Director: We are pleased that Rocket Lab selected Stennis Space Center for development of its new test complex, Stennis Space Center Director Rick Gilbrech said.