ASRC Aerospace Corporation
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ASRC Aerospace Corporation is a subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
(ASRC). ASRC Aerospace is a highly diversified enterprise formed in November 1997. Headquartered in Greenbelt
, Maryland
, ASRC Aerospace supports 15 major contracts providing a base of over 1000+ personnel. It has a strong commitment from its $1 billion parent corporation (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). The company's segments are multiple operating units engaging primarily in U.S. Government contracts.
ASRC Aerospace at one time had about 100 projects at NASA
Kennedy Space Center. These projects included studies on lightning
strikes and how the associated magnetism could affect launch operations for the shuttle fleet. The company also has designed lightning arrestors to protect the Ares rocket, which was planned to replace the Space Shuttle
prior to the Obama administration's decision to cancel the Constellation Program
. The company also has completed the analysis and design of a concept for an electrostatic shield to protect a lunar base.
ASRC Aerospace is the prime contractor for the University-Affiliated Spaceport Technology Development Contract (USTDC) to design ground support equipment and develop new technologies for NASA's new Constellation Program. The company has been engaged in designing the new mobile launcher and modifying the launch pads. ASRC has also been involved in other scientific research to support the Constellation Program. The USTDC contract expired on October 31, 2010 and future contracts at Kennedy Space Center remain uncertain, given the agency's direction to abandon the Constellation program as well as the scheduled end of the Space Shuttle Program. ASRC Aerospace has laid-off approximately 20% of its workforce in 2010 on the USTDC contract, including subcontractors.
For its work at NASA KSC and other field centers, Florida Lt. Governor Toni Jennings
awarded ASRC Aerospace 2006 Florida Space Business Award for leadership in innovative approaches to developing breakthrough technologies for space exploration.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) presented the George M. Low award
to ASRC Aerospace Corporation on February 26, 2008 in recognition of sustained, high quality performance in launch site design engineering, project management, technology development, and technical support services.
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation
Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, or ASRC, is one of thirteen Alaska Native Regional Corporations created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 in settlement of aboriginal land claims. Arctic Slope Regional Corporation was incorporated in Alaska on June 22, 1972...
(ASRC). ASRC Aerospace is a highly diversified enterprise formed in November 1997. Headquartered in Greenbelt
Greenbelt, Maryland
Greenbelt is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States. Contained within today's City of Greenbelt is the historic planned community now known locally as "Old Greenbelt" and designated as the Greenbelt Historic District...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, ASRC Aerospace supports 15 major contracts providing a base of over 1000+ personnel. It has a strong commitment from its $1 billion parent corporation (Arctic Slope Regional Corporation). The company's segments are multiple operating units engaging primarily in U.S. Government contracts.
ASRC Aerospace at one time had about 100 projects at NASA
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
Kennedy Space Center. These projects included studies on lightning
Lightning
Lightning is an atmospheric electrostatic discharge accompanied by thunder, which typically occurs during thunderstorms, and sometimes during volcanic eruptions or dust storms...
strikes and how the associated magnetism could affect launch operations for the shuttle fleet. The company also has designed lightning arrestors to protect the Ares rocket, which was planned to replace the Space Shuttle
Space Shuttle
The Space Shuttle was a manned orbital rocket and spacecraft system operated by NASA on 135 missions from 1981 to 2011. The system combined rocket launch, orbital spacecraft, and re-entry spaceplane with modular add-ons...
prior to the Obama administration's decision to cancel the Constellation Program
. The company also has completed the analysis and design of a concept for an electrostatic shield to protect a lunar base.
ASRC Aerospace is the prime contractor for the University-Affiliated Spaceport Technology Development Contract (USTDC) to design ground support equipment and develop new technologies for NASA's new Constellation Program. The company has been engaged in designing the new mobile launcher and modifying the launch pads. ASRC has also been involved in other scientific research to support the Constellation Program. The USTDC contract expired on October 31, 2010 and future contracts at Kennedy Space Center remain uncertain, given the agency's direction to abandon the Constellation program as well as the scheduled end of the Space Shuttle Program. ASRC Aerospace has laid-off approximately 20% of its workforce in 2010 on the USTDC contract, including subcontractors.
For its work at NASA KSC and other field centers, Florida Lt. Governor Toni Jennings
Toni Jennings
Antoinette "Toni" Jennings was the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Florida. She was nominated to the office by Governor Jeb Bush in February 2003 to replace Frank Brogan, who resigned to become president of Florida Atlantic University. She was sworn in on March 3, 2003, becoming the first woman to...
awarded ASRC Aerospace 2006 Florida Space Business Award for leadership in innovative approaches to developing breakthrough technologies for space exploration.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) presented the George M. Low award
George M. Low award
The George M. Low Award is NASA's premier quality and performance award for NASA's prime and sub contractors. This award program recognizes large and small businesses that demonstrate excellence and outstanding technical and managerial achievements in quality and performance on NASA-related...
to ASRC Aerospace Corporation on February 26, 2008 in recognition of sustained, high quality performance in launch site design engineering, project management, technology development, and technical support services.
Major Contracts
- University-Affiliated Spaceport Technology Development Contract (USTDC), Kennedy Space CenterKennedy Space CenterThe John F. Kennedy Space Center is the NASA installation that has been the launch site for every United States human space flight since 1968. Although such flights are currently on hiatus, KSC continues to manage and operate unmanned rocket launch facilities for America's civilian space program...
, FL - Glenn Engineering and Scientific Services (GESS-2), NASA Glenn Research CenterGlenn Research CenterNASA John H. Glenn Research Center at Lewis Field is a NASA center, located within the cities of Brook Park, Cleveland and Fairview Park, Ohio between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and the Cleveland Metroparks's Rocky River Reservation, and has other subsidiary facilities in Ohio...
in Cleveland, Ohio - Several contracts for the Department of DefenseUnited States Department of DefenseThe United States Department of Defense is the U.S...
- Information Technology Support Contract for the Department of EnergyUnited States Department of EnergyThe United States Department of Energy is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government concerned with the United States' policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material...
- USAFUnited States Air ForceThe United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
Space and Missile Systems Center (SMCSpace and Missile Systems CenterThe Space and Missile Systems Center is a part of Air Force Space Command of the United States Air Force. SMC is the Air Force’s product center for the development and acquisition of space and missile systems...
) Technical Assistance Support Services (TASS) - NASA Space Communications Network Services (SCNS)