Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: The Aerospace Corporation’s Danielle Bernstein
Danielle Bernstein Principal Director of Federal Programs, The Aerospace Corporation Danielle Bernstein recently oversaw Aerospace’s support in transitioning commercial space traffic coordination from the U.S. Space Force to the Office of Space Commerce. OSC’s Traffic Coordination System for Space marks a key advancement in the nation’s space situational awareness as the commercial space sector rapidly
The Aerospace Corp. Taps Debra Emmons as CTO
The Aerospace Corp. has appointed Debra Emmons as vice president of special studies effective Nov. 6, and as chief technology officer effective Jan. 15. Emmons is succeeding Dave Miller, who will be reentering academia in January after serving his 3-year term as CTO. In her new roles, Emmons will drive corporate technical strategies and investments
Aerospace Corp. Board of Trustees Elects 3 Experienced Leaders
The Aerospace Corp. announced three new appointments to its board of trustees: William LaPlante, Patricia Zarodkiewicz and Ray Rothrock. “Our new board members have backgrounds that mirror the breadth and depth of Aerospace’s work across the space enterprise,” said Steve Isakowitz, Aerospace Corp. president and CEO. LaPlante is president and CEO of Draper Laboratory, and
Top 30 Space Execs to Watch in 2021: The Aerospace Corp.’s Ron Birk
In 2020, Ron Birk established and led three strategic initiatives aligned with national priorities for The Aerospace Corp.’s future space enterprise. The initiatives help advance capabilities in evolvable structures and ecosystems in space, optical communications, and national partnerships to develop new capabilities in artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, human space exploration, nuclear modernization, strategic manufacturing
Aerospace Elects New Board Leaders
The Aerospace Corp. announced new additions to its board of directors: Stephanie L. O’Sullivan was elected board chair and retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva will serve as vice chair, replacing O’Sullivan in this role. Jim Bridenstine, former NASA administrator, also joined the board, along with David Norquist, former defense deputy secretary, who
Aerospace’s John Plumb: Resurrected Space Council Brings Value When Harnessed as ‘Whole-of-Government’ Approach
President Joe Biden’s administration has decided to renew and continue the National Space Council, which was established in 1989, disbanded and then reestablished in 2017 by the Trump administration. Politico first reported on the current administration’s decision March 29, citing a response from the National Security Council that read: “At a time of unprecedented activity
The Aerospace Corp. Reelects Daniel E. Hastings for Board
A national nonprofit corporation that operates a federally funded research and development center, The Aerospace Corp. announced it has reelected Daniel E. Hastings to serve a third term on its board of trustees. His re-election makes him Aerospace’s longest-serving trustee. Hastings is the Cecil and Ida Green education professor of aeronautics and astronautics at the Massachusetts
Aerospace Corp. to Build Second Facility in Colorado Springs
National nonprofit The Aerospace Corp. has announced it’s investing nearly $100 million in a second state-of-the-art research and development facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Recently approved by the Aerospace board of trustees, this facility is planned to be 70% classified space and includes a multipurpose high-technology center to meet the growing requirements of the U.S.
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The Aerospace Corp. Awarded First Direct Contract by NNSA
The Aerospace Corp. has been awarded its first direct contract from the National Nuclear Security Administration. The $79 million contract supports NNSA’s mission to maintain U.S. nuclear deterrence as a cornerstone of national security and global stability. “We remain deeply committed to continuing to support the future of our nation’s nuclear programs by partnering with
Meet Ed Swallow, The Aerospace Corp.
Ed Swallow, senior vice president of the Civil Systems Group at The Aerospace Corp. and a passionate STEM advocate, discusses the future of tech and our role in it.
EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE: Top 5 Things on the Minds of GovCon Execs: Ed Swallow
This summer, WashingtonExec reached out to successful leaders in government and government contracting to learn more about their habits, experiences and perspectives. Ed Swallow is senior vice president of the Civil Systems Group at The Aerospace Corp. A graduate of the Air Force Squadron Officer’s School and Air Command and Staff College and the Defense
WashingtonExec Members, Speakers, Supporters Flock to Congressional Country Club for 7th Annual Appreciation Event
Time flies when you make connections and build relationships. On May 31, WashingtonExec celebrated seven years in business, hosting an event that brought together executives, Council members, past speakers and long-time supporters. The agenda for the annual member, speaker and supporter appreciation event at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, featured transition announcements from WashingtonExec’s
K-12 STEM Symposium Video: Workforce Needs and Solutions
Eric Schierling of Vencore and Tina Harrington of SIGNT and NRO spoke at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium with moderator Ed Swallows of The Aerospace Corporation. Tina explained her interest in STEM throughout her elementary and high school years, how she began working at The Aerospace Corporation as an intern in college, and how she
K-12 STEM Symposium Video: Astronaut Dr. Sandy Magnus and Donald James of NASA
Astronaut Dr. Sandy Magnus and Donald James of NASA spoke about their STEM backgrounds and opportunities for students at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium. Magnus explained how her interests in physics and electrical engineering eventually led her to become an astronaut. James talked about chemistry, experiments and how he ended up working at NASA. Both spoke
K-12 STEM Symposium Video: FCPS Opportunities in STEM
At the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, Dr. Evan Glazer of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Kritika Singh of Malaria Free World, and Scott Settar of Technology and Engineering Education and STEAM Integration spoke about opportunities in STEM within the Fairfax County Public Schools. Ed Swallow of The Aerospace Corporation moderated the panel
The Aerospace Corporation Demonstrates Drones at the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium
At the 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium, The Aerospace Corporation completes research with satellite systems, including systems that specifically monitor Earth. Specialized drones can be up in the air for 10 minutes and they are able to carry 10 pounds. The Aerospace Corporation is able to put camera payloads on the drones for specific uses. While restrictions
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Panel Highlights: The Ability Solve Problems, Courage to Ask Questions, Collaborate is Most Important
The 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium kicked off the March 12 with panelists Eric Schierling and Tina Harrington, and moderator Ed Swallow. The trio discussed STEM-related Workforce Needs and Solutions. “One of the things we’ve seen in the workforce is a real shift in how the government is approaching problems,” Schierling said. “Solutions come in very
2016 K-12 STEM Symposium Speaker Spotlight: Former Top Gun Pilot Eric Schierling
WashingtonExec will feature former Top Gun pilot Eric Schierling at its 2016 K-12 STEM Symposium on March 12, at the Nysmith School in Herndon, Virginia. Schierling will participate in a discussion on the industry and government perspective for STEM entitled, “Workforce Needs and Solutions.” The Symposium is a free, exciting, and all day forum that provides opportunities for
The Aerospace Corporation Announces Leadership Changes in Two Operations
The Aerospace Corporation announced March 19 it will be making leadership changes in the areas of Space Launch Operations and Civil and Commercial Operations. According to the El Segundo, Calif.-based company, Randy Kendall will become Vice President of Space Launch Operations, replacing Ray Johnson who retires on July 1. Ed Swallow will replace Kendall as the
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