Dynetics to provide technical integration and mating system for new commercial space launch system.   Program will establish Huntsville as commercial space leader.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Dec. 13, 2011–Stratolaunch Systems has selected Dynetics to provide overall technical integration and the mating and integration system hardware for a revolutionary air launch system.  The system is being designed as a responsive, affordable system to deliver cargo and humans to space. This program will establish Huntsville as a leader in the commercial space launch business, according to Dynetics officials.

Several years ago, Renaissance Theatre produced a musical comedy, Pageant, directed by the late Lee Deal. It dealt with the absurdity of pageants and included judges chosen from the audience to pick a winner. The talent, specified in the script, made demands on the actors to perform those character talents with some very interesting results.

Source, TheHill.com, December 2, 2011 By Russell Berman and Erik Wasson

House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) urged President Obama on Thursday to intercede in the growing congressional effort to change the automatic spending cuts to military and domestic programs triggered by the supercommittee’s failure to strike a deal.

Source: Boston Globe, December 2, 2011, Pg. 15, By Donna Cassata, Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Ignoring a presidential veto threat, the Democratic-controlled Senate last night overwhelmingly approved a massive $662 billion defense bill that would require the military, not police, to hold suspected terrorists linked to Al Qaeda or its affiliates, even those captured on US soil.

Huntsville, AL, November 15, 2011 – EpiQ (pronounced as ‘epic’) -  a Huntsville-based technology development firm has been recognized for superior performance in  support of Northrop Grumman Information Systems as part of the team developing the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) for the United States Army.  EpiQ provides specialized support and services in the areas of Operational Subject Matter Expertise/Product Championship and Lifecycle Software Systems Engineering & Development.

HUNTSVILLE, AL - The Tennessee Valley Chapter of SOLE - The International Society of Logistics, held a luncheon on November 16^th at the Redstone Arsenal Officers & Civilians Club with featured guest speaker COL Robert P. Sullivan, Commander, U.S. Army Materiel Command (USAMC) Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA) – Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.  COL Sullivan’s presentation was focused on an overview of the Logistics Support Activity and their support of the warfighter.  COL Sullivan’s remarks were fitting for a professional association dedicated to providing networking, problem solving and support disciplines for the logistics and engineering community.  This event was attended by professionals in the aerospace and defense industry as well as civic and academic leaders.

SOLE - The International Society of Logistics is a non-profit international professional society composed of individuals and institutions organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.  To find out more information, visit http://www.tvcsole.com/.

Contact:  Sharon Adams

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LogiCore Corporation

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Newest Team Member, Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc., Developed Game for Fun and Education

Huntsville, Ala. (Dec. 1, 2011) – The Rocket City Space Pioneers (RCSP), the Huntsville-centric team competing in the $30 million Google Lunar X PRIZE competition, invite you to launch a rocket from Rocket City to the moon, land on the moon and explore the moon to meet your mission objectives. RCSP’s new iPad game is now available at the App Store. The game can be downloaded at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rocket-city-space-pioneers/id481158783?mt=8.

RCSP has released a free interactive game designed and developed by team member Analytical Mechanics Associates (AMA) that will allow participants to choose their mission and skill level, and ultimately test their skills in the areas of launching rockets to the moon, landing landers on the moon and racing rovers on the moon.

SOLE Members and Supporters:
 
Join us for the September International Society of Logistics Tennessee Valley Chapter Luncheon! This will be an interesting and relevant talk for all of our SOLE members and friends!

Date: Monday, 19 September 2011
Time: 11:30 - 1:00 (Plan to arrive early to network with fellow logistics professionals)

Location: Trinity United Methodist Church in Huntsville, AL*
Speaker:  MG William “Tim” Crosby, Program Executive Officer, Aviation.
Topic:  PEO Aviation 0verview
 
 
*Please note that the SOLE luncheon venue has changed to Trinity United Methodist Church.  
RSVPs: Please contact Ms. Sharon Adams direct, at 256-533-5789 x271, or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Please leave name, phone number and company or organization. E-mail response is preferred so that SOLE can update their database.
 
Make your reservation by Thursday, September 15, 2011, 12:00 PM.  The cost of the September 19th luncheon is $15.00 per person for members and  $20 per person for nonmembers.  The Student rate is $10.00 for student members and $15.00 for student non members.
 
CANCELLATION POLICY:  Each reserved meal is charged to SOLE even if the individual making the reservation does not show up. Therefore, luncheon-goers must cancel their reservation by September 15th to avoid being charged for their reserved meal.
 
Thank you in advance for your support and attendance to the SOLE Tennessee Valley Chapter's Event!
 
We look forward to seeing you there!

Huntsville, Alabama (September 8, 2011) - The AEgis Technologies Group provided 3D model content from their 3D Elements Model Library for the iPad Military Simulation game called ArmedForceHD. The game was released on August 21 by Airborne Games, LLC, and is currently being sold and distributed on iTunes.

3D Elements is a Real-Time Library of 3D models optimized for the simulation and training market. The models are also being used by analysts for homeland defense security applications. While this is not the first use of the models in a game environment, this is the first time the models have been used for an iPad game application. AEgis 3D Elements models have previously been used in VBS2 game based training environments.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 8, 2011 – Officials at Dynetics, a provider of commercial and government space-related products and services – as well as aviation, missiles, cyber and intelligence offerings – announced today the company has joined the Space Transportation Association (STA).  The objective of STA is to support policies that advance robust, affordable space transportation for NASA, the Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial markets. The Association’s corporate members are launch manufacturers and launch service providers.