(KODIAK) The Department of Defense, Office of Operationally Responsive Space will dedicate the TacSat-4 mission, an experimental tactical communication satellite being launched at the Kodiak Launch Complex, in memory of the 30 United States service members who made the ultimate sacrifice when their helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan on August 6. The Chinook helicopter, call sign Extortion 17, was participating in a military […]

University of Alaska President Pat Gamble today announced that Tom Case, the former dean of the University of Alaska Anchorage College of Business and Public Policy, will succeed Fran Ulmer as UAA chancellor.  Case is currently the president and chief operating officer for the Alaska Aerospace Corp. headquartered in  Anchorage. He’ll resign from that position to take the top leadership position at

Dale Nash, Alaska Aerospace Corporation Chief Executive Officer announced today that former Lieutenant Governor Craig E. Campbell will become the President and Chief Operating Officer for Alaska Aerospace Corporation effective February 15, 2011. “I am pleased to have Craig join our team at AAC. He brings a wealth of state and federal government experience which will be invaluable as we pursue a more diversified business portfolio in

Juneau, Alaska – In a move to build a stronger and more dependable aerospace industry in Alaska, Governor Sean Parnell signed an executive order moving the oversight authority for the Alaska Aerospace Corporation from the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The governor says the move will ultimately help grow related private-sector opportunities.

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

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

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

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)

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

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