BAE Systems Team Pursuing Avionics Contract For Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle.HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- BAE Systems BAE Systems British manufacturer of aircraft, missiles, avionics, naval vessels, and other aerospace and defense products. BAE Systems was formed (1999) from the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) with Marconi Electronic Systems. will lead an industry team in pursuit of a contract to support NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center The George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the original home of NASA, is a lead center for propulsion, Space Shuttle propulsion, Shuttle external fuel tank, crew training and payloads, International Space Station (ISS) design and construction, for computers, networks, and with the design, development and production of Instrument Unit Avionics (IUA IUA International Underwriting Association IUA International Underwriting Association of London (formerly London International Insurance and Reinsurance Market Association; UK) IUA ISDN Q-921-User Adaptation Layer ) on the new Ares I
NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. continues to lead mankind in space exploration and scientific discovery. The exclusive team, lead by BAE Systems as prime contractor, includes United Space Alliance, General Dynamics General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD) is a defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2006 it is the sixth largest defense contractor in the world[1]. The company has changed markedly in the post-Cold War era of defense consolidation. , Harris Corporation, Goodrich Corporation, Wyle Laboratories, Arcata Associates. Inc., Barrios Barrios is a name of Hispanic origin. The name may refer to: Persons
"The BAE Systems team brings together world-class companies with proven experience and capabilities," said Dr. Douglas Tighe, BAE Systems' vice president for Advanced Programs and Capture Manager for the IUA Contract. "Our team will offer NASA the avionics support required to ensure the success for this vital national program. BAE Systems and our teammates look forward to a partnership with NASA that will deliver a producible, reliable, sustainable and cost-effective Ares I solution." The BAE Systems' Ares I Team * Arcata Associates Inc. is an engineering services, information technology and multimedia company that provides technical and administrative services primarily to Federal Government clients: NASA, USAF and U.S. Navy. www.arcataassoc.com * AURA Instrumentation is a woman-owned business headquartered in Mt. Vernon, NH. AURA is dedicated to helping people through innovation, technology, and education. www.aurainstrumentation.com * Barrios Technology is a woman-owned business headquartered in Houston, Texas. Barrios has expertise in aerospace engineering, space operations, information technology, and training. www.barrios.com * General Dynamics designs, develops, manufactures, integrates, operates and maintains mission systems for defense, space, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, homeland security and homeland defense customers. www.gd-ais.com * Goodrich Corporation is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. www.goodrich.com * Harris Corporation is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. www.harris.com * United Space Alliance is a world leader in space operations. With extensive experience in all aspects of space operations, USA provides operations services to customers in the civil, commercial and international space industry sectors. www.unitedspacealliance.com * Wyle Laboratories is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and a leader in providing high tech aerospace engineering, testing and research services to commercial, industrial and government customers. www.wylelabs.com About BAE Systems BAE Systems is a global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services . BAE Systems, with 88,000 employees worldwide, had 2006 sales that exceeded $25 billion. |
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