39th Space Symposium 2024

April 16, 2024

The Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC), and our wholly owned subsidiary Aurora Launch Services (ALS), were proudly in attendance at the 39th Space Symposium 2024, in Colorado Springs, Colorado the week of April 8-11.  The team consisted of AAC/ALS members Maggie, Rob, Alyssa, John and Manilyn.  We had two board members supporting us, Jack and Lindsay, enabling us to make connections with current […]

Alaska Aerospace Announces New President and Chief Executive Officer

February 27, 2024

Today, the Alaska Aerospace Corporation announced the selection of Colonel John Oberst, United States Air Force (Ret) as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. The Alaska Aerospace Corporation Board unanimously selected Colonel Oberst after an exhaustive nationwide search. Colonel Oberst is a long time Alaskan resident, with a broad background in the military and space industry, who brings a wealth of […]

Alaska Aerospace releases 2023 Annual Report

January 19, 2024

Alaska Aerospace has released its 2023 Annual Report.  The report highlights the numerous accomplishments of the state-owned corporation and provides the audited financial results for the state fiscal year 2023. “The team has successfully navigated the complexities of the aerospace sector, fostered innovation, and leveraged the collective expertise of our very committed and dedicated and diverse team of individuals, working together as […]

Space Symposium 2022

April 7, 2022

Thank you 37th Space Symposium! Last day to stop by our booth. #1176

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Nasa Launches Exploration Science Collaboration Alaska

MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. — NASA and the State of Alaska agreed today to collaborate in a variety of activities of mutual interest involving small satellite development, advanced aviation, space exploration, education and science. During a ceremony held at the Alaska Aerospace Corporation’s (AAC) Kodiak Launch Complex on Kodiak Island, Alaska, NASA’s Ames Research Center Director S. Pete Worden and Deputy Commissioner of the Alaska Department […]
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Lockheed Martin and Alaska Aerospace Partner Gmd Development and Sustainment Contract

Alaska Aerospace to Provide Responsive Operations and Sustainment Support at Key GMD Sites  Lockheed Martin and ATK Announce 2nd Generation Athena Launch Vehicles – Athena to fill Critical Niche in Affordable Rockets – Available for Launch in 2012 Denver, March 25, 2010 – Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) and Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK), have entered into a strategic teaming agreement to offer launch services utilizing upgraded […]
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Lockheed Martin and Alaska Aerospace Partner Gmd Development and Sustainment Contract

Alaska Aerospace to Provide Responsive Operations and Sustainment Support at Key GMD Sites  ANCHORAGE, AK—Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Alaska Aerospace Corporation announced today that they are partnering to pursue the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract.   Together, the corporations will apply their proven experience to ensure the reliability and readiness of the GMD element […]
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Alaska Aerospace Appoints Vpgm Kodiak Launch Complex

Alaska Aerospace Appoints VP/GM Kodiak Launch Complex January 21, 2010  KODIAK, AK—Alaska Aerospace CEO Dale Nash announced the promotion of John Zbitnoff to the position of Vice President and General Manager Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC). Concurrent with this promotion Todd Leitheiser is named to the position of Deputy General Manager Kodiak Launch Complex. John has been involved with the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC) […]
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Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Becomes “alaska Aerospace Corporation”

On October 20, 2009, Alaska Senate Bill 125, sponsored by Senator Joe Paskvan and signed by the Governor into law, changed the corporation’s name to that of the Alaska Aerospace Corporation to recognize the corporation’s growth and successful operation. There are no changes to ownership or corporate governance. Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation (AADC) was established by the Alaska State Legislature in 1991 […]
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Alaska Aerospace Board Directors Appointment

ANCHORAGE, AK—Governor Sean Parnell today announced the appointment of Dr. Ronald Sega to the Alaska Aerospace Corporation board of directors. This 11-member board manages the corporation, which owns and operates the Kodiak Launch Complex located on Kodiak Island. The corporation also provides support for new and continuing national launch priorities involving the complex, and works with private corporations, universities and government agencies […]
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Matthew Van Atta – Alaska Aerospace Scholarship Recipient Graduates

Fairbanks, AK—Alaska Aerospace Corporation would like to Congratulate Matthew Van Atta, an Alaska Aerospace Corporation Scholarship Recipient who graduated in May 2009 from the University of Alaska Fairbanks with Honors as a Mechanical Engineering.
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Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation Economic Impact

Juneau, AK—The Alaska Aerospace Development Corporation contributed about $28.7 million to the state last year, according to an independent organization that calculated the corporation’s economic impact. The corporation maintains and operates the Kodiak Launch Complex, which is designed to augment the nation’s ability to place satellites into orbit and support missile defense testing. So it is not surprising that the corporation’s greatest […]

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