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Zero Gravity Corporation Announces Appointment of New CEO, Kevin Sproge

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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EXPLORATION PARK, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zero Gravity Corporation ("Zero-G"), the world leader in zero gravity flights, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Sproge as its Chief Executive Officer. Sproge is a former U.S. Navy Test Pilot who retired from Active Duty in 2018. His prior roles include Head of Commercial Astronaut Training at Blue Origin and Director of Safety and Mission Assurance for Sierra Space's Space Destinations Business Sector.

Key Points: 
  • Zero Gravity Corporation ("Zero-G"), the world leader in zero gravity flights, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Sproge as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Sproge is a former U.S. Navy Test Pilot who retired from Active Duty in 2018.
  • EXPLORATION PARK, Fla., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Zero Gravity Corporation ("Zero-G"), the world leader in zero gravity flights, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Sproge as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Sproge is a former U.S. Navy Test Pilot who retired from Active Duty in 2018.

SPACE PERSPECTIVE UNVEILS THE FUTURE OF HUMAN SPACE TRAVEL

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Space Perspective, the world's first carbon-neutral spaceflight experience company, released images of its completed test capsule today. With its first SpaceBalloon finished and its launch vessel, Marine Spaceport Voyager, in its final stage of preparation, Space Perspective is beginning to eye its test flights window.

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  • "The space capsule is like nothing the world has ever seen," said MacCallum, who is also Space Perspective's CTO, noting the capsule's massive windows, iconic design, and spacious interior.
  • We are redefining the category and paving the way for accessible space travel for years to come."
  • Space Perspective also long considered repeated vertical windows, which allow for contiguous panoramic views (vs. horizontal windows, which would bifurcate the view to the human eye – a phenomenon resulting from stereoscopic vision).
  • Space Perspective is on a mission to bring more humans to space than ever before.

Space Industry Veteran, Tony Colucci, Joins Solstar Space Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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SANTA FE, N.M., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making persistent on-orbit WiFi and communications available, announced longtime Space Systems Loral (now Maxar), Hughes Aircraft Company (now Boeing), and SpaceLink Co-founder, Anthony J. (Tony) Colucci, has joined its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • With over 40 years of global satellite industry and new space startup experience, Colucci brings broad practical expertise and a pragmatic approach to Solstar Space Board.
  • SANTA FE, N.M., July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making persistent on-orbit WiFi and communications available, announced longtime Space Systems Loral (now Maxar), Hughes Aircraft Company (now Boeing), and SpaceLink Co-founder, Anthony J.
  • His background in space data relay networks, longstanding international satellite industry relationships, and knowledge of corporate governance are assets to Solstar's Space WiFi initiative that began in 2018," says Brian Barnett, CEO, Solstar Space.
  • Connecting everything and everyone in space is a necessity for the sustainability, security, and future of our global space economy," says Tony Colucci, Solstar Board of Directors.

Shaquille O'Neal-Owned Big Chicken and Blue Origin Team Up to Inspire Future Generations for the Benefit of Earth and Chicken

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The countdown is on for a new era in restaurant operations. Shaquille O'Neal-Owned Big Chicken and Blue Origin are teaming up to feed the imaginations of the next generation of explorers for the benefit of Earth and space chicken.

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  • Shaquille O'Neal-Owned Big Chicken and Blue Origin are teaming up to feed the imaginations of the next generation of explorers for the benefit of Earth and space chicken.
  • "We've always said "Go BIG' when asked about growth plans for Big Chicken.
  • Blue Origin's nonprofit, Club for the Future , will partner with Big Chicken's leadership team and founder Shaquille O'Neal as Club Ambassadors to inspire and engage students.
  • "I'm proud to team up with Blue Origin to help inspire the next generation," said Shaquille O'Neal, who opened the first Big Chicken location in 2018.

Astra Elevates Senior Leaders to Management Team

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Friday, December 2, 2022
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Astra Space, Inc. ("Astra") (Nasdaq: ASTR), a provider of space products and launch services to the global space industry, announced the evolution of its management team to include program execution.

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  • Astra Space, Inc. ("Astra") (Nasdaq: ASTR), a provider of space products and launch services to the global space industry, announced the evolution of its management team to include program execution.
  • "Key to delivering the full power of Astra to our customers is having a senior leadership team with deep experience, knowledge and connectivity across the entire company what we call horizontal leadership", said Chris Kemp, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Astra.
  • "To improve our execution across our two programs, Astra Spacecraft Engine and Launch Services, I'm excited to have Gio, Jonathan, Doug, and Bryson join the management team."
  • The updated management team will include:
    Giovanni Greco will lead Launch System Delivery.

Aisha Bowe is The First Black Woman Confirmed to Fly To Space With Blue Origin

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former NASA rocket scientist, founder, and CEO Aisha Bowe is manifested on a future flight of New Shepard. She is the first Black woman confirmed to travel on a commercial flight to space with Blue Origin, the private spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system named after astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American to go to space.

Key Points: 
  • She is the first Black woman confirmed to travel on a commercial flight to space with Blue Origin, the private spaceflight company founded by Jeff Bezos.
  • New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system named after astronaut Alan Shepard, the first American to go to space.
  • Bowe is expected to be the sixth Black woman to cross the Krmn line, the internationally recognized boundary of space.
  • Her flight is announced 30 years after former NASA astronaut Mae Jemison became the first Black woman to travel to space in 1992.

Sepio announces series B funding, supporting growth in expanding its sales organizations and allocating resources toward the product roadmap

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sepio, the innovator of the physical layer-based asset risk management solution, ensuring customers can see, assess and mitigate the risk of all known and shadow IT assets at any scale, today announced a new series B round of funding. The round, led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), will support the growing company's sales organizations needed to address an exceeding demand from tier-1 enterprises for Sepio's solutions. It will also go toward allocating resources for Sepio's future product roadmap.

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  • It will also go toward allocating resources for Sepio's future product roadmap.
  • Other investors included Citi Ventures, Stanford University, World Trade Ventures and market leaders including Slavik Markovich and Intercontinental Exchange's CIO Mark Wassersug.
  • Supporters of Sepio's past significant investment rounds included Hanaco Ventures, Munich RE Ventures, Merlin Ventures, Pico Partners, additional private investors and Bess.
  • The previous funding round, which occurred in November 2019, yielded $10 million, bringing the current funds raised to $37 million.

Solstar Provides Assured Communications for Deorbiting LEO Satellites as FCC Issues New Order

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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SANTA FE, N.M., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Solstar Space (Solstar), the company making persistent in-orbit communications available, announced its currently in development, Deke Space Communicator will provide a cost-effective and easy communications solution to support end-of-life decommissioning of spacecraft. When installed on satellites prior to initial launch, the Solstar Deke Space Communicator will give satellite operators persistent communications with low earth orbit (LEO) assets, even when out of range of ground stations.

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  • for post-mission disposal of LEO spacecraft, Solstar Space offers an easy means
    of redundant communications for compliance with newly adopted rule.
  • When installed on satellites prior to initial launch, the Solstar Deke Space Communicator will give satellite operators persistent communications with low earth orbit (LEO) assets, even when out of range of ground stations.
  • Solstar Provides Assured Communications for Deorbiting LEO Satellites as FCC Issues New Order.
  • This instantaneous communications path provides peace of mind and ensures long-term security for LEO spacecraft," says Paul Frey, Director, Product Development, Solstar Space.

Global Space Tourism Market Report 2022: Acceleration of Space Technology Research, Development, and Commercialization Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, August 29, 2022
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The global space tourism market size is expected to reach USD 8.67 billion by 2030.

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  • The global space tourism market size is expected to reach USD 8.67 billion by 2030.
  • A high-net-worth individual seeking a unique experience is willing to pay for space tourism, increasing demand for space tourism.
  • As space technology research, development, and commercialization accelerate, space tourism is becoming a solid commercial pillar of the space industry.
  • Space tourism is expected to allow more space research, making space science more accessible to individuals.

OWC Announces Envoy Pro FX with Thunderbolt™ as Fastest, Most Compatible Waterproof, And Ultra Rugged Drive Now Available In 4TB Capacity

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Announces, the new OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable SSD with Thunderbolt and compatible with USB is available now in 4TB capacity.

Key Points: 
  • Announces, the new OWC Envoy Pro FX Portable SSD with Thunderbolt and compatible with USB is available now in 4TB capacity.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220803005681/en/
    OWC Envoy Pro FX (Photo: Business Wire)
    The OWC Envoy Pro FX is ideal for everyone and every need for Mac and PC compatibility from 2010.
  • The OWC Envoy Pro FX goes to the next level by being the ideal drive for various uses, ranging from photography, video, and document storage backups to a secondary/portable OS boot drive.
  • Whether dropping it in a puddle or suspending it in zero-G, the Envoy Pro FX has all the right stuff.