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 by Staff Writers Anchorage AK (SPX) Jul 09, 2018
Alaska Aerospace has launched Aurora Launch Services as a wholly-owned subsidiary to offer low cost launch services to both commercial and government customers worldwide. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Aurora Launch Services will be the exclusive provider for launch services at the Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska, located in Kodiak. "This is an exciting time for Alaska Aerospace as we expand our service capabilities and provide new employment opportunities for Alaskans, in Alaska." claimed Craig Campbell, Alaska Aerospace President and CEO. "I am proud to announce that Mr. John Cramer has been selected as the first Aurora Launch Services President and he will be building a dynamic team over the next few months designed to provide the lowest cost launch services available in the country from a fully licensed spaceport." he stated. "Providing streamlined, efficient launch services, based on customer defined requirements will enable Aurora Launch Services to tailor our team specifically to each customer's unique needs." said John Cramer. "I look forward to this new horizon of aerospace development in Alaska." he concluded. Alaska Aerospace is a state-owned corporation established to develop a high-technology aerospace industry in Alaska. Alaska Aerospace operates the Pacific Spaceport Complex - Alaska (PSCA) located on Kodiak Island offering all indoor, all weather, processing and providing optimal support for both orbital and sub-orbital space launches. Its corporate headquarters is in Anchorage, Alaska with a regional office in Huntsville, Alabama.
Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne to join Spaceflight's portfolio of launch vehicles Seattle WA (SPX) Jun 26, 2018 Spaceflight and Virgin Orbit have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a mission to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in 2019. Virgin Orbit's Cosmic Girl, a dedicated 747-400 carrier aircraft, will carry LauncherOne (which will house Spaceflight's customer smallsats) to an altitude of approximately 35,000 feet before release for its rocket-powered flight to orbit. The two-stage expendable rocket, which is currently in the final stages of qualification, can place about 300-500 kilograms into or ... read more
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