MSI and TacSat-2 Spacecraft Team to Receive AIAA Space Systems Award

Sparks, NV/Reston, VA – August 14, 2008 -- Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Chairwoman of the Board Eren Ozmen is pleased to announce that Microsat Systems Inc., a SNC wholly-owned subsidiary, was part of the TacSat-2 Spacecraft Team selected to receive the AIAA Space Systems Award. MSI and the entire TacSat-2 Spacecraft team were recognized for the success of the first Operationally Responsive Space Demonstration Mission and for establishing novel space capabilities for the nation and ground-breaking component technologies through 14 successful payloads/experiments. Specific details of the award can be found in the AIAA press release link below.

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Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a world-class prime system integrator and electronic systems provider known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions. Over its 46 year history, SNC has a strong and proven track record of delivering leading-edge and cost-effective high technology Electronics, Avionics, and Communications systems and solutions to our customers. SNC employs an extremely talented workforce of over 1300 people, all of whom are dedicated to satisfying our customer’s needs. Our seven different business areas operate from over 30 locations in 20 states along with numerous customer support sites located throughout the world. Building on our success, SNC is expanding our tradition of excellence into the areas of Space, Telemedicine, nanotechnology, Energy, and Net-Centric Operations.