Maxar Intelligence has launched its first two high-resolution Earth imagery and mapping satellites with solar arrays onboard a SpaceX Falcon rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The company said Thursday the satellites deployed their solar arrays after launch and began receiving and transmitting signals, indicating that the spacecraft perform well in space where […] More

CIO-SP4, officially known as the Chief Information Officer-Solutions and Partners 4, is a government-wide acquisition contract vehicle administered by the National Institutes of Health Information Technology Acquisition and Assessment Center (NITAAC). At its core, it simplifies the process by which federal agencies can access a wide array of IT solutions.   The contract vehicle offers […] More

Spirit AeroSystems has named Jane Chappell to its board of directors, where she will serve on the corporate governance and nominating committee and the risk committee. Chappell brings to her new role a wealth of experience from the aerospace, defense and intelligence sectors, the aerospace company said Monday.

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NASA launched the first deep space spacecraft built by Maxar Technologies' space systems business from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral on Friday, Oct. 13. Maxar Space Systems created the spacecraft chassis based on the Maxar 1300 series bus.

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Hughes Network Systems VP and GM Rick Lober gives an exclusive look at forthcoming projects at Hughes, such as a new LEO offering, a 5G satellite project and an ongoing interest in software-defined networking.

Digital twins are another ascendent technology making a huge impact on the satellite industry and beyond. If you want to know more from some of the U.S. government's foremost experts on the subject, attend the virtual Digital Twins Forum on Nov. 1. Register here now.

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As the adoption of artificial intelligence in the federal sector continues to expand, a new generation of innovators is emerging to spearhead advancements in this field. AI leaders are essential in the digital transformation initiatives undertaken by the federal government. Their expertise is particularly viral in navigating the ever-growing technology landscape and addressing key focus […] More

Image by Bencemor on Shutterstock Pfizer Inc. is a multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation known for developing and manufacturing drugs and vaccines with operations in over 165 countries. The company is committed to enhancing people’s lives through pioneering and delivering innovative treatments and therapies. Get to know Pfizer Inc. leaders, founders, and executives here! About […] More

Moderna’s mRNA-based vaccine is now the leader in the biotechnology industry. The company’s reputation was boosted even more when it released the Moderna vaccine that protects people from the current pandemic, COVID-19. Who are the Moderna executives? Read on to learn more about Moderna Inc leadership and how they made the company successful in a short […] More

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is widely considered the world’s top premier space agency. With a budget of approximately $24 billion, a 5.3% increase from the previous fiscal year, and a workforce of 18,000 and its contractors, it programs and operates a worldwide network of research laboratories and facilities. Among the numerous projects […] More

Former Johnson & Johnson executive Michelle Turner has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer at L3Harris Technologies. In her new role, Turner is charged with overseeing financial planning and analysis, internal audit and accounting and controls at L3Harris, the defense contractor and information technology services provider said Monday. Turner will also take the helm of […] More

Jacobs has partnered with NASA to help develop, test and deploy equipment to support a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to repair a large-scale instrument designed to detect antimatter particles in outer space.

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The U.S. Navy has received the USS Zumwalt, or DDG 1000, destroyer following the integration and activation of its combat systems.

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