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Nominal Emerges From Stealth With Backing From General Catalyst, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, for Navigating Mission-Critical Data Analytics

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Monday, April 22, 2024
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The startup raised $7.5M in Seed funding led by Lux Capital with support from Founders Fund and $20M in their Series A led by General Catalyst.

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  • The startup raised $7.5M in Seed funding led by Lux Capital with support from Founders Fund and $20M in their Series A led by General Catalyst.
  • Nominal specializes in creating software solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, Industrial Machinery, Transportation, and Energy sectors with various partnerships across the U.S. government.
  • “Building trust in industrial systems and the data that these systems generate is core to our mission at Nominal.
  • The more people in an engineering organization who can view a comprehensive data story, the better the understanding and insights gained.

Terran Orbital's Tyvak International Centauri-6 Satellite Successfully Deployed into Orbit

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Tyvak International SRL (“Tyvak International”), a Torino, Italy-based subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) and a leading European provider of nano and microsatellites, announced the successful launch of Fleet Space Technologies’ Centauri-6 satellite, which was developed in collaboration with Tyvak International.

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  • Tyvak International SRL (“Tyvak International”), a Torino, Italy-based subsidiary of Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP ) and a leading European provider of nano and microsatellites, announced the successful launch of Fleet Space Technologies’ Centauri-6 satellite, which was developed in collaboration with Tyvak International.
  • "We are thrilled with the successful deployment of our Centauri-6, a testament to the strong collaboration between Tyvak International and Fleet Space Technologies,” said Fabio Nichele, Chief Executive Officer of Tyvak International.
  • “This mission showcases not only our expertise in miniaturization and advanced satellite manufacturing, but also builds upon Terran Orbital's pioneering heritage in building small satellites.
  • Fleet Space’s satellite constellation is unlocking new capabilities across the space exploration, defense, and mineral discovery landscapes.

Skydweller Aero Appoints Space and Telecom Industry Veteran Barry A. Matsumori as New President and Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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Skydweller Aero, Inc., a pioneering transatlantic aerospace company developing and manufacturing a fleet of large solar powered aircraft for defense and commercial missions, today announced the appointment of Barry A. Matsumori, a former senior executive at both SpaceX and Impulse Space, as Skydweller’s President and Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Skydweller Aero, Inc., a pioneering transatlantic aerospace company developing and manufacturing a fleet of large solar powered aircraft for defense and commercial missions, today announced the appointment of Barry A. Matsumori, a former senior executive at both SpaceX and Impulse Space, as Skydweller’s President and Chief Operating Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240416223383/en/
    Skydwellers are uncrewed solar-powered aircraft with wingspans greater than a 747 that leave zero carbon footprint.
  • Skydwellers are autonomous and capable of perpetual flight, staying aloft for 90 days or more, at altitudes of up to 45,000 feet.
  • “Skydweller is going to add significant depth and flexibility to and greatly reduce costs for the infrastructure needed for ISR missions, Earth observation and telecommunication services,” said Skydweller president and COO Barry Matsumori.

Satellogic Reports Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Provides Business Update

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (“EO”) data collection, today provided financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and a business update.

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  • Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), a leader in sub-meter resolution Earth Observation (“EO”) data collection, today provided financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and a business update.
  • As a result, once this process is complete, we will report results on a quarterly basis consistent with being a domestic filer.
  • Second, in late 2023, we were granted approval for a remote sensing license for our constellation with the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
  • We monitor a number of financial performance and liquidity measures on a regular basis in order to track the progress of our business.

Exolaunch Signs with HawkEye 360 to Provide Launch and Deployment Services for Multiple Satellite Missions

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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Exolaunch, the global leader in launch mission management, integration, and satellite deployment services, today announced a multi-mission agreement for launch and deployment services with HawkEye 360, a prominent provider of next-generation geospatial intelligence solutions.

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  • Exolaunch, the global leader in launch mission management, integration, and satellite deployment services, today announced a multi-mission agreement for launch and deployment services with HawkEye 360, a prominent provider of next-generation geospatial intelligence solutions.
  • Using Exolaunch’s proprietary, flight-proven CarboNIX separation systems, the company successfully deployed three HawkEye 360 satellites on the SpaceX Bandwagon-1 mission.
  • This comprehensive contract covers integration and deployment services for at least ten satellites to be delivered into orbit for HawkEye 360.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Exolaunch will support multiple missions for HawkEye 360.

Testing Novel 3D Mapping Technology to Transform Space Exploration and Benefit Industries on Earth

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Friday, April 26, 2024
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Called the Multi-Resolution Scanner (MRS), the investigation will leverage NASA's free-flying robotic Astrobee system on the space station to test a novel 3D mapping technology that can produce detailed maps of remote environments.

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  • Called the Multi-Resolution Scanner (MRS), the investigation will leverage NASA's free-flying robotic Astrobee system on the space station to test a novel 3D mapping technology that can produce detailed maps of remote environments.
  • MRS creates 3D maps of various environments in unprecedented detail, like the space station or a lava tube on Mars.
  • Now, the organization is working on a project that will benefit not only future exploration missions but also key industries on Earth.
  • The MRS technology may also benefit several industries on Earth, such as mining and disaster relief.

ISS National Lab-Sponsored Research Could Produce Nanomaterials for Life-Saving Therapies and Precision Drug Delivery

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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However, all this might soon change, thanks to a new investigation led by biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Connecticut.

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  • However, all this might soon change, thanks to a new investigation led by biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Connecticut.
  • Besides arthritis, these potentially life-saving nanomaterials could also treat cancer and neurological disorders.
  • Yupeng Chen, an associate professor for biomedical engineering at the university, is partnering with Eascra Biotech and Axiom Space to leverage the unique conditions available through the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to produce DNA-inspired Janus base nanomaterials (JBNs).
  • The project, which was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation, is still ongoing, but Chen says initial results from the research are very promising.

ZwitterCo Superfiltration Named as 2024 Bronze Edison Award Winner

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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BOSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edison Awards, celebrating 37 years of honoring the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services, announced that ZwitterCo superfiltration membranes were recognized as a Bronze Winner for innovation at the April 18th Awards Gala.

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  • BOSTON, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edison Awards, celebrating 37 years of honoring the best in innovation and excellence in the development of new products and services, announced that ZwitterCo superfiltration membranes were recognized as a Bronze Winner for innovation at the April 18th Awards Gala.
  • Christy Harner, ZwitterCo Vice President of Marketing Communications, joined hundreds of senior executives from some of the world's most recognized companies to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of all the 2024 Edison Award winners.
  • "Our superfiltration membranes are helping customers reimagine the treatment of some of the world's most challenging wastewater, making safe discharge or reuse possible," stated Harner.
  • The Edison Achievement Award serves as inspiration to future innovators and to the world at large.

NASA Astronaut to Inspire Artemis Generation in Boston

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen , along with representatives from NASA and the International Space Station National Laboratory, will visit Boston on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, as part of the agency's Destination Station to highlight research opportunities aboard the station.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronaut Stephen Bowen , along with representatives from NASA and the International Space Station National Laboratory, will visit Boston on Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, as part of the agency's Destination Station to highlight research opportunities aboard the station.
  • Throughout the week, NASA and the ISS National Lab will meet with a variety of academic institutions, business incubators, and private-sector companies with ties to the Boston community.
  • Media who wish interview Bowen during the outreach events in Boston, should contact Kara Slaughter at [email protected] or 281-483-5111.
  • Bowen was the first submarine officer selected to be a NASA astronaut.

Edison Awards Celebrate 2024 Innovation Winners at Annual Gala

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Friday, April 19, 2024
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FORT MYERS, Fla., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edison Awards, an organization dedicated to honoring the world's most innovative new products, took center stage last night in Fort Myers to announce their 2024 award winners. For the full list of this year's winners, click HERE.

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  • FORT MYERS, Fla., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edison Awards, an organization dedicated to honoring the world's most innovative new products, took center stage last night in Fort Myers to announce their 2024 award winners.
  • Edison Awards announces their 2024 innovation award winners, NASA and SpaceX leaders receive Edison Achievement Award.
  • "The Edison Awards are a celebration of the forward-thinking innovations that will shape our world for the better," expressed Executive Director Frank Bonafilia.
  • At the inspirational Edison Awards events this year not only were the winners unveiled, but the Edison Achievement Award was presented to Gwynne Shotwell, the President & COO of SpaceX, and Dr. Laurie Leshin, Director of JPL NASA.