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In the News: SOCOM Has Solved The Military’s ‘Tower Of Babel’ Problem (From RealClearDefense)
March 20, 2020
Sierra Nevada Corporation has developed a solution to the Tower of Babel problem called the SNC Tactical Radio Application eXtension or SNC TRAX, which is in widespread use with U.S. Special Operations Command. In essence, SNC TRAX allows different communications systems, networks and data platforms to speak the same language.
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USAF Purchases A-29s from Sierra Nevada Corporation
March 03, 2020
Sierra Nevada Corporation was awarded an undefinitized contracting action by the U.S. Air Force to provide A-29 aircraft ground support equipment, pilot training, contractor logistic support, aircraft sparing and sustainment for the Combat Air Advisor mission for Air Force Special Operations Command.
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Sierra Nevada Corporation Unveils One-of-a-Kind Protection for Critical Utilities Operational Technology (OT) Systems
February 28, 2020
SNC’s Binary Armor provides critical, real-time, endpoint cybersecurity. Its patented “functional whitelisting” technology stops both internal and external threats from reaching OT, including malware and intentionally unsafe or erroneous instructions that cause motors to spin too fast, valves to open or close at inappropriate times, or switches to turn out of sequence.
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Employee Spotlight: Dream Chaser® Spaceplane Systems Engineer, Mike T.
February 25, 2020
Meet Mike, an engineer on the Dream Chaser® spaceplane team – and although he graduated from college just a few short years ago, SNC’s Space System group leadership describes Mike as one of the team’s high performers.
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Video: SNC Celebrates National Engineers Week
February 21, 2020
Top engineers come to SNC to solve mission-critical technical challenges for our customers, using their smarts and creativity to support and protect explorers and heroes. Hear why some SNC engineers love the engineering field — and working at SNC.
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In The News
In the News: Helicopter Vision Dialed Up
February 10, 2020
"Losing control in a cloud of dust kicked up on landing is a troublingly common plight for military helicopter pilots. Sierra Nevada Corp. is testing a technological solution that will also be offered for civilian use by medevac and other special-mission operators who can’t afford to wait for dust or snow to settle."
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SNC’s DVE Technology Mitigates Risk of Operating Helicopters in Bad Weather Conditions such as Fog
January 28, 2020
SNC said DVE technology already selected for U.S. military helicopters, can also reduce the risk of civil and commercial flight crashes, in cases where visibility is impeded due to weather and other conditions such as fog.
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In the News: When Seconds Count
January 20, 2020
Sierra Nevada Corporation is bringing its military tested eHealth and remote monitoring solution to civilian air medical operations to help save time and lives.
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In the News: NASA-Backed ‘Dream Chaser’ Spaceplane is Unlike Any Other Spacecraft
January 20, 2020
Video summary: This spacecraft is the stuff of space dreams! The state-of-the-art Dream Chaser is the only spacecraft NASA currently funds that can move within the atmosphere, and that’s just the beginning.
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In the News: Five Features That Make Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser Spaceplane Unique
January 15, 2020
Dream Chaser is something different. It is a lifting body with winglets that can land on any runway in the world measuring at least 10,000 feet in length. In fact, with retirement of the Space Shuttle nearly a decade ago, Dream Chaser is the only spacecraft NASA currently funds that is capable of maneuvering within the atmosphere.
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In the News: Dream Chaser on Track for 2021 Cargo Mission, Crew Within 5 Years
January 10, 2020
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is on track for the first cargo flight of its Dream Chaser spacecraft next year.
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In the News: Astronaut Kavandi’s new mission
January 06, 2020
Janet Kavandi arrived at the Space Systems headquarters of Sierra Nevada Corp. in September to lead its space work as senior vice president of programs. Space Systems is in the midst of a growth plan as it prepares to launch cargo to the space station and is vying for roles in human spaceflight.
