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Sierra Nevada Corporation To Host Press Conference at the 28^th National Space Symposium

Sparks, NV – April 13, 2012 - Mark Sirangelo, Corporate Vice President of Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) Space Systems, and Jim Voss, Vice President of Space Exploration Systems for SNC’s Space Systems, will host a press conference on Wednesday, April 18^th, from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., in conjunction with the 28^th National Space Symposium.

During this 30 minute press conference, Sirangelo will discuss SNC’s Space Systems’ 25^th anniversary highlighting SNC’s long history of successful space missions, as well as the group's recent accomplishments and plans for the future. Sirangelo and Voss will also provide an update on the Dream Chaser Space System under development as part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Development (CCDev) Program.

Mark Sirangelo will be featured on a speaker’s panel also on Wednesday, April 18th, titled “Personal Spaceflight”, at 4:00 pm in the International Center – South at the Broadmoor Hotel.  

The National Space Symposium is sponsored by the Space Foundation. For more information about the symposium and to register for these events please visit http://www.nationalspacesymposium.org/

 
About Sierra Nevada Corporation

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is one of America’s fastest growing private companies based on its significant expansion and reputation for rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions in electronics, aerospace, avionics, space, propulsion, micro-satellite, aircraft, communications systems and solar energy. Under the leadership of CEO Fatih Ozmen and Chairman and President Eren Ozmen, SNC employs over 2,100 people in 31 locations in 16 states.  SNC’s seven unique business areas are dedicated to providing leading-edge solutions to SNC’s dynamic customer base.

SNC is also the Top Woman-Owned Federal Contractor in the United States. Over the last 30 years under the Ozmen’s leadership, SNC has remained focused on providing its customers the very best in diversified technologies to meet their needs and has a strong and proven track record of success. The company continues to focus its growth on the commercial sector through internal advancements and outside acquisitions, including the emerging markets of renewable energy, telemedicine, nanotechnology, cyber and net-centric operations. For more information on SNC visit www.sncorp.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: generalinfo@sncorp.com or 775-331-0222

About Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Space Systems

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Space Systems business area headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, space vehicles, and spacecraft subsystems for commercial and government customers.  Space Systems (SS) has more than 20 years heritage in space, successfully delivering over 400 subsystems for 300+ satellite missions. Current key programs include NASA’s Commercial Crew Development program where we are developing our Dream Chaser® 7 passenger vehicle to take astronauts to the International Space Station; the ORBCOMM Generation 2 program that includes production of 18-48 small satellites for a commercial asset tracking company; the SpaceShip2 program where we are developing a non-toxic “green” rocket engine for Virgin Galactic’s suborbital space vehicle to carry tourists to space; and the Modular Space Vehicle program for the DoD’s Operationally Responsive Space Office.  For more information about SS visit www.sncspace.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: media.ssg@sncorp.com or 720-407-3192