Aug 3, 2016 | Aerospace, Space
Washington-based Tethers Unlimited has recently won $2.2 million in contracts to produce small propulsion systems with a fuel source that is non-explosive, non-toxic and unpressurized. The fuel is a mix of hydrogen and oxygen and created by splitting water molecules....
Aug 1, 2016 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Maritime
As technologies change and work forces age manufacturing companies have an ongoing demand for highly trained workers that are up to speed with new skills. Employers in maritime, aerospace, composite materials and advanced manufacturing work in partnership with...
Jun 21, 2016 | Aerospace, Space
Washington State is becoming a leader in commercial space businesses and is welcoming the 3-day NewSpace conference to Seattle today. Organized by the Space Frontier Foundation, this is the first time the NewSpace conference has been held outside of Silicon Valley....
Jun 1, 2016 | Aerospace, Space
With Washington State’s emerging leadership in space exploration, it’s not surprising that the first time in nine years the NewSpace conference moves outside of California it should convene in Seattle. The depth of aerospace and software expertise in...
May 19, 2016 | Aerospace, Space
When you think of mining asteroids in outer space you would naturally imagine searching for minerals that can be used here on earth. But one of the most valuable resources in space is water. Redmond-based Planetary Resources is launching a spacecraft with sensors to...
Apr 20, 2016 | Aerospace, Space
Another sign of Washington State’s preeminence in the emerging space sector is the recent NASA project award to Aerojet Rocketdyne. The Redmond-based operation is designing an advanced electric propulsion system for traveling further and more efficiently into...
Apr 8, 2016 | Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Materials, Aerospace
Washington State is well-known as the world leader in commercial jet design and production. For over 100 years aerospace innovation has been at the heart of Washington’s manufacturing sector. Alongside world leader Boeing, smaller Washington companies such as...
Apr 1, 2016 | Aerospace, Space, Why Washington?
Washington State’s growing space cluster is nurturing its own future workforce with the Tesla STEM program for high school students. Aerojet Rocketdyne, a rocket manufacturer in Redmond, Washington, is providing guidance to a 40 student program as they design...
