Builds On Foundational Technology In Preparation Of Orbital Attempt

The microsatellite launch company comprised of New Space and enterprise software industry veterans from SpaceX, Virgin Galactic, McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Sea Launch and VMware, has announced that the company received a U.S. patent for its enhanced liquid oxygen-propylene rocket engine. Vector is the first and only launch provider to utilize propylene fuel and liquid oxygen (LOX) in an operational launch system. This engine patent validates the innovative nature of Vector's approach and further protects the company's fundamental technology as it prepares to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

Project Funded By Carrier's Onboard Recycling Program

"If you have any items you wish to discard, please do so now as flight attendants begin to make one last round around the cabin," the P.A. announces, as the plane begins to make its descent. Recyclable goods like empty soda cans and plastic bottles are gathered from tray tables, handed off to a flight attendant, then, at Delta, are likely transformed into a home.

Brings 25 Years Experience In The Aerospace Industry And With NASA

Firefly Aerospace, a developer of orbital launch vehicles for the small to medium satellite market, has announced that Shea Ferring has joined Firefly as Vice President of Mission Assurance. Ferring has more than 25 years of experience in design, integration and test of space systems. Throughout his career, Shea has held numerous engineering and leadership roles, including positions at NASA Launch Services Program, ECAPS, Vencore, and Orbital ATK.

Conducts Balloon Demonstration Of The 'Network For The Sky' Technology

Airbus has successfully tested stratospheric 4G/5G defense applications with a high-altitude balloon demonstration. The technology tested, an Airbus LTE AirNode, represents a key part of Airbus’ secure networked airborne military communications project, Network for the Sky (NFTS). With this new generation of long-range communications in the sky, high-altitude platforms such as Airbus’ Zephyr will be able to create persistent, secured communication cells to relay information on a variety of different aircraft platforms including helicopters, tactical UAVs and MALE UAVs (Medium Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).

Will Deliver More Than 500 Systems Under Deal With Lockheed Martin

Cubic Corporation has announced that its Cubic Global Defense (CGD) business division has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin to deliver its latest-generation Air Combat Training System (ACTS) for the F-35 Lightning II. Cubic is scheduled to deliver more than 500 F-35 Training Subsystems over the next four years as part of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 production Lots 12-14.

Combined Capabilities Will Provide Customers With Advanced Small-Satellite Technologies And Flexible Solutions

Boeing has completed the acquisition of Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions. Millennium Space Systems will operate under Boeing Phantom Works as a subsidiary called Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company. It will retain an independent operating model while benefiting from Boeing's resources, scale, manufacturing capability and technology research as the leading provider of aerospace products and services.

Aircraft Valuation And Utilization Intelligence Features Added To Marketplace Service

JETNET will demonstrate new products and features at this year’s National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Of particular note is a collaboration with aircraft valuation specialists Asset Insight, LLC, and enhanced flight activity and route analysis reporting capabilities added to JETNET’s popular Marketplace service.

Window Replacement Technology Blocks Heat-Producing Infrared Light

Lee Aerospace will provide business aircraft operators with a “cool view” of its new window technology option, CoolView, at the National Business Aviation Association-Business Aircraft Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, FL.

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"Vector is the only launch company committed to propylene as a propellant and the first to use it in an operational vehicle, so this patent is not just an important validation but also serves as intellectual property protection. We've been incrementally testing this critical technology for several years in a series of flight test projects and are happy to see the patent awarded. This signals another important milestone for Vector as we work towards orbital launch capability." Source: John Garvey, President of Launch Services, Vector, in comments made as the company received a U.S. patent for its enhanced liquid oxygen-propylene rocket engine. The microsatellite launch company is comprised of New Space and enterprise software industry veter