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Phoenix LLC Assists in United Launch Alliance's Mission to Launch Rocket Carrying National Security Payload

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Monday, September 25, 2023

FITCHBURG, Wis., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Phoenix LLC, an industry leader in neutron imaging, recently played a vital role in ensuring the safety of the successful launch of United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket, which was carrying a high-priority, multi-billion-dollar national security payload for the National Reconnaissance Office .

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  • FITCHBURG, Wis., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Phoenix LLC, an industry leader in neutron imaging, recently played a vital role in ensuring the safety of the successful launch of United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket, which was carrying a high-priority, multi-billion-dollar national security payload for the National Reconnaissance Office .
  • The rocket and its payload, launched to deliver critical intelligence information from space in support of national security, lifted off on June 22 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
  • Phoenix provided rush-order neutron imaging on a component that was having issues during  pre-launch tests.
  • The Phoenix team was able to assess our problem and provide a fast turnaround with high-quality images, all of which helped lead to a successful mission."]

Afghan journalists find freedom of expression in Canada

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Friday, May 6, 2022

This week as we honour World Press Freedom Day (May 3), we spotlight journalists and highlight the challenges of fostering the freedom of expression through the press.

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  • This week as we honour World Press Freedom Day (May 3), we spotlight journalists and highlight the challenges of fostering the freedom of expression through the press.
  • Canada isproud to be among the first countries to have launched a special humanitarian resettlement program that specifically helps the most vulnerable Afghans, including journalists.
  • We recognize the bravery and commitment of Afghan journalists who have overcome tremendous challenges and have now settled in Canada.
  • Since her arrival in Canada in March 2022, she continues to fight for the freedom of expression, in spite of the widespread censorship in Afghanistan.