Alaska Aerospace Congratulates Robb Kulin Nasa Class 2017 Astronaut Candidate
ANCHORAGE, AK: Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) wishes to congratulate Robb Kulin in his selection by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as one of twelve astronaut candidates in the Class of 2017. Robb hails from Anchorage, where he graduated from Robert Service High School. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Denver; completed a Master’s degree […]
After Setbacks Alaska Space Business Again Has High Hopes
By Becky Bohrer | AP JUNEAU, Alaska — When most people think of Alaska, they picture its thick forests, hulking grizzly bears and soaring, snow-covered peaks. What they might not imagine is rockets whisking defense and other payloads into space. But America’s northernmost state has that too, entering the high-tech aerospace business more than 25 years ago as it looked to diversify its oil-reliant […]
Alaska Aerospace Corporation Congratulates Rocket Lab Successful Launch New Electron Rocket
ANCHORAGE, AK: The team at Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) congratulates Rocket Lab on their successful launch of the new Electron rocket from the Rocket Lab Launch Complex One on the Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand. “This successful Electron launch is a game-changer for the commercial small satellite industry,” said Craig Campbell, AAC President and Chief Executive Officer. “There is tremendous demand for a […]
Arctic Aerospace Achievements Highlighted During Arctic Interchange
FAIRBANKS, AK: As part of the tenth Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting in Fairbanks on May 10-11, 2017, a series of workshops were conducted to highlight arctic opportunities and challenges. On Thursday, May 11, the Arctic Interchange hosted a panel discussion addressing aerospace opportunities in Alaska and the Arctic. Chaired by Dr. Bob McCoy, PhD, Director of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) […]
Alaska Aerospace Pursuing Asian Small Satellite Launch Market
Anchorage AK: Following participation in the 2017 Japan Space Symposium, Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) President and Chief Executive Officer Craig E. Campbell traveled to Hokkaido, Japan with a joint Japanese and American delegation to visit a proposed launch site in the coastal town of Taiki. As part of the itinerary, the delegation toured the headquarters and manufacturing facility of Interstellar Technologies. Interstellar […]
Japan Space Symposium 2017 Features Alaska Aerospace
ANCHORAGE, AK: The Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) was honored to be invited to deliver a presentation addressing the unique aspects of owning and operating the Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska (PSCA), a State of Alaska owned, non-Federal spaceport, at the 2017 Japan Space Symposium, held April 17, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. The invitation followed a visit to PSCA in June 2016 by […]
Alaska Aerospace Corporation Expands Marketing 33rd Space Symposium
ANCHORAGE, AK: Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) exhibited at the 33rd Space Symposium held in Colorado Springs April 4-6, 2017, hosted by the Space Foundation. The Space Foundation is a global, nonprofit organization and the foremost advocate for all sectors of the space industry. This is the fifth year that AAC had a booth at the Space Symposium to attract interest in the […]
Alaska Aerospace Highlights Spaceport Capabilities Faa Conference
WASHINGTON DC: Alaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) participated in the 20th Annual Commercial Space Transportation Conference, co-hosted this year by the Federal Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation and the Commercial Spaceflight Federation. The annual conference brings industry leaders together with government officials to discuss the developing commercial space market, including streamlining space launch and commercial operations, and changes in the global commercial […]