BLUE CANYON TECHNOLOGIES

Blue Canyon Technologies Selected by NASA to Provide Multiple Spacecraft Buses for HelioSwarm Mission

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC or "BCT" or "Blue Canyon", a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, was selected to build eight X-SAT Venus ESPA-class microsatellite buses for NASAs HelioSwarm science mission.

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  • Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC or "BCT" or "Blue Canyon", a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, was selected to build eight X-SAT Venus ESPA-class microsatellite buses for NASAs HelioSwarm science mission.
  • In addition to the spacecraft buses, Blue Canyon will integrate the science instrument payloads and perform spacecraft-level environmental testing.
  • "Blue Canyon's trusted on-orbit product performance allows our customers to focus on payload efforts, said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.
  • Blue Canyon has been a mission partner in HelioSwarm since 2020 and will deliver the microsatellites in 2026 and 2027.

Blue Canyon Technologies Provides Hardware on Nine Spacecraft Aboard Transporter 3 Launch

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, today announced that several of their components successfully launched aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-3 mission last month.

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  • Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, today announced that several of their components successfully launched aboard the SpaceX Falcon 9 Transporter-3 mission last month.
  • "Blue Canyon's vertically integrated structure and diverse product line have allowed us to meet each customer's unique mission requirements," said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.
  • "The number of our components aboard this successful launch demonstrates BCT's proven performance and commitment to innovation and expanding the frontiers of science and defense."
  • For the latest news on Blue Canyon Technologies and for other company information, please visit www.bluecanyontech.com .

Blue Canyon Technologies Announces Reaction Wheel Milestone on NASA's CYGNSS Mission

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Small-satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, announced the five-year on-orbit milestone of its reaction wheels and star trackers on NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) mission.

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  • Small-satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, announced the five-year on-orbit milestone of its reaction wheels and star trackers on NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) mission.
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    BCT Nano Star Tracker (Photo: Business Wire)
    "Our reaction wheel and tracker performance are key components to the mission's attitude controls, said Matt Pallas, Blue Canyon executive director of components.
  • The CYGNSS mission was extended three years to 2023, with plans to revisit and possibly extend through 2026.
  • At its manufacturing facility in Boulder, Colorado, Blue Canyon produces more than 30 reaction wheels weekly and has delivered over 1000 flight reaction wheels, of which 500 have successfully flown.

Blue Canyon Technologies Selected by Ball Aerospace to Provide Spacecraft Bus for NASA Solar Cruiser Program

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), was selected by Ball Aerospace to develop a standardized X-SAT Venus ESPA-class microsatellite bus and several custom components to enable an upcoming one-of-a-kind mission with NASA for the Solar Cruiser project.

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  • Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), was selected by Ball Aerospace to develop a standardized X-SAT Venus ESPA-class microsatellite bus and several custom components to enable an upcoming one-of-a-kind mission with NASA for the Solar Cruiser project.
  • Ball Aerospace will perform several mission-critical functions, including the integration and test of the satellite bus with the solar sail system that will form the completed Sailcraft.
  • According to NASA, Solar Cruiser will mature solar sail propulsion technology to enable near-term, compelling space science missions for NASA and the nation.
  • "Our high-performing spacecraft, components and systems are designed to meet each missions specific needs," said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.

Blue Canyon Technologies Delivers the First of Four CubeSats to NASA’s Ames Research Center for Starling Technology Demonstration

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, delivered the first of four 6U CubeSats to NASA's Ames Research Center in Californias Silicon Valley.

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  • Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC ("BCT" or "Blue Canyon"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, delivered the first of four 6U CubeSats to NASA's Ames Research Center in Californias Silicon Valley.
  • NASAs Small Spacecraft Technology program within the agencys Space Technology Mission Directorate funds the demonstration.
  • The delivery of CubeSats will allow Ames to continue with payload integration and testing of the integrated flight unit, said Stephanee Borck, senior program manager at Blue Canyon Technologies.
  • We look forward to delivering the next three CubeSats and seeing what the technology demonstration can do on-orbit.

Blue Canyon Technologies Plays a Key Role in the Successful Pathfinder Satellite Demonstration in Advance of the NASA TROPICS Mission

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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The Pathfinder satellite provided images and data of Hurricane Ida before and after landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 28 and 29, 2021.

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  • The Pathfinder satellite provided images and data of Hurricane Ida before and after landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 28 and 29, 2021.
  • According to NASA , imagery captured detailed storm structure with a well-defined eyewall of inner and outer rainbands.
  • Originally planned to be a qualification unit, MIT-LL and NASA selected to fly the Pathfinder as a risk reduction mission to gather performance data ahead of the upcoming TROPICS flight constellation mission.
  • With the Pathfinder's proven capabilities, we now have the experience and data to know how the TROPICS constellation will perform on orbit, said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.

Blue Canyon Technologies Enables LASP’s CUTE CubeSat for Exoplanet Atmosphere Research

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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Blue Canyon's partnership with LASP on CUTE represents a landmark mission in the process of better understanding hot Jupiters and, by extension, the discovery of exoplanets throughout our galaxy," said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.

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  • Blue Canyon's partnership with LASP on CUTE represents a landmark mission in the process of better understanding hot Jupiters and, by extension, the discovery of exoplanets throughout our galaxy," said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.
  • Blue Canyons star tracker-based spacecraft platform, with ultra-low disturbance reaction wheels, and advanced control algorithms, has enabled a whole class of cutting-edge missions.
  • Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, offers a diverse portfolio of innovative, reliable and affordable spacecraft that enable a broad range of missions and technological advancements.
  • For the latest news on Blue Canyon Technologies and for other company information, please visit www.bluecanyontech.com .

Blue Canyon Technologies Announces Karen McConnell as Executive Director of Engineering

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Small-satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC (BCT or Blue Canyon), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, announced today that it has named Karen McConnell as executive director of Engineering.

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  • Small-satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC (BCT or Blue Canyon), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, announced today that it has named Karen McConnell as executive director of Engineering.
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    "Karen brings to Blue Canyon a track record of success with demonstrated expertise and leadership during her long career in aerospace engineering," said Stephen Steg, co-founder and CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.
  • Blue Canyon will continue to strive to seek out the best and brightest in the industry in our hiring, promotion, and business practices."
  • Additionally, McConnell will oversee the continued evolution of the Saturn-class microsat product line, helping Blue Canyon to maintain its innovative edge in the ever-changing small-satellite space.

Blue Canyon Technologies Delivers Spacecraft and Components for More Than 10 Missions Aboard Transporter 2 Launch

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Friday, July 2, 2021
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With partners like Loft Orbital, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and several undisclosed partners, Blue Canyon is enabling a broad range of missions and technological advancements for the new space economy.

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  • With partners like Loft Orbital, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and several undisclosed partners, Blue Canyon is enabling a broad range of missions and technological advancements for the new space economy.
  • "The diversity of Blue Canyon's satellites and components included in this latest launch are a testament to the company's diverse production capabilities," said Stephen Steg, CEO of Blue Canyon Technologies.
  • The TROPICS Pathfinder mission is another one of several programs being supported by Blue Canyon that launched with the Transporter 2.
  • For the latest news on Blue Canyon Technologies and for other company information, please visit www.bluecanyontech.com .

Blue Canyon Technologies Promotes Stephen Steg to Chief Executive Officer; Names New Senior Management Team

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021
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Small-satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC (BCT or Blue Canyon), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), has promoted chief technical officer Stephen Steg to chief executive officer.

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  • Small-satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies LLC (BCT or Blue Canyon), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies Corporation (NYSE: RTX), has promoted chief technical officer Stephen Steg to chief executive officer.
  • A co-founder of Blue Canyon, Steg has served as chief technical officer since the company was founded in 2008.
  • Blue Canyon reports into the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business of Raytheon Technologies following the purchase of Blue Canyon by Raytheon Technologies last December.
  • Joining Steg on the new Blue Canyon senior management team is Matt Magaa, who continues to serve as BCT president following his appointment to the position upon the completion of the company purchase by Raytheon Technologies.