Shella R. Condino, physics teacher at Presidio High School, Presidio, Texas, was unanimously chosen by the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s selection committee to receive the 2011 A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year Award. Nominated by employee Milt Clary, Mrs. Condino represents the best attributes of an education professional: Read more...
The U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) is the 2011 recipient of the International Astronautical Federation’s (IAF) award as the singular and most successful project in the field of Space Applications, Space Science and Exploration based upon the system’s benefit to humanity. Read more...
The United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) has awarded Overlook Systems Technologies, Inc. of Vienna, Virginia, a five-year contract (base year plus four one year options) with a total not to exceed scope of $64.7M for technical support to the Joint Navigation Warfare Center (JNWC) at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Overlook selected Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as a teammate. The award of this contract will ensure critical Navwar capabilities are explored, analyzed and matured to help U.S. and allied forces fight and win on the global battlefield. Read more...
Building a Model GPS Block IIR(M) Satellite
Vienna, VA – Download an 8 x 11 inch single page template of a GPS Block IIR(M) satellite model (Block IIR(M) template). For best results it is recommended to print the template on a color printer capable of handling at least 80# card stock. Step-by-step instructions for building this model can also be obtained by clicking on the following link; Block IIR instructions.