The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership includes 45 business investors in the aerospace and engineering industry that support the manned space-flight initiative. Below is a listing of our investors in the aerospace community.

Company	Description
The Aerospace Corporation	On June 25, 1960, Lt. Gen. Bernard Schriever of the U.S. Air Force Ballistic Missile Division headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., announced the formation of The Aerospace Corporation, a unique nonprofit corporation that would serve the Air Force in the scientific and technical planning and management of its missile space programs. Since then, The Aerospace Corporation has assisted the military and intelligence communities in the development and acquisition of the nation's critical defense space assets. The Aerospace Corporation also applies decades of experience in space hardware and software to civil and commercial space ventures. The Aerospace federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) provides scientific and engineering support for launch, space, and related ground systems. It also provides the specialized facilities and continuity of effort required for programs that often take decades to complete. This end-to-end involvement reduces development risks and costs, and allows for a high probability of mission success.
Alliant Technologies Inc. (ATK)	Alliant Technologies Inc. (ATK) provides innovative and cost-effective launch systems solutions to a broad range of customers. It serves both commercial and government aerospace and defense companies including NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army and U.S. Missile Defense Agency. ATK’s Reusable Solid Rocket Motors (RSRM) and Booster Separation Motors recently performed flawlessly in NASA’s STS-123 Space Shuttle Endeavour launch. The upcoming Constellation activities will involve developmental engineering for the Ares launch vehicles, and ATK will provide timely and direct support to the NASA Constellation Program office for the launch vehicle systems for which ATK is responsible. In addition to space launch vehicles, ATK Launch Systems also is a lead manufacturer of strategic missiles and missile defense interceptors. The company currently employs 17,000 people in 21 states.
Al-Razaq Computing Services	Al-Razaq Computing Services is a high technology multidiscipline firm that has been in business since 1993 providing cutting-edge information technology solutions to businesses. Al-Razaq currently employs over 40 full-time personnel engaged in offering: hardware, software, and professional services to government, corporate, and education clients. The company designs and implements IT and management solutions to enhance performance and cost efficiency for its clients. Al-Razaq’s executive management’s goal is “to get the right products and services to our customers at the right price and on time.”
Anardarko Industries	Anardarko Industries (AI) is a small U.S. Business Administration (SBA) certified Native American tribal owned 8/a company, thereby also classified as a small disadvantaged business. The majority owner of AI is a member of the Wichita and affiliated Native American tribe. AI is bidding on government solicitations and pursuing opportunities as a subcontractor to provide government technical services. AI core competencies include engineering, design and development manufacturing, facility management, reformation technology, configuration management, logistics and staffing services.
ARES Aerospace & Technology Services	ARES is a full service engineering firm specializing in architecture and specialty equipment design that includes work on high-risk projects coupled with "risk engineering" and integrated management. Risk management includes reliability engineering, probabilistic/deterministic analysis, fault tree analysis, RCA and uncertainty analysis. ARES specializes in project management to include integrated risk-based projects, schedule and cost management, cost/benefit analysis, strategic planning, and project/program controls. ARES’ PM tools include: PRISM Project Manager, PRISM Project Estimator, and PRISM Enterprise Suite. Information systems is another area of expertise and includes customized database solutions, modeling and simulation, web-based application design, software implementation and support services.
Astrium North America Inc.	Astrium North America Inc. serves its markets supporting the development of vehicles, equipment and services necessary to maintain and extend human presence in space. Key programs of interest include the International Space Station Program and the Space Transportation System. Astrium NA works closely with the parent company, Astrium GmbH, with customers and with suppliers to identify unique European technology and products that can be adapted to enhance these programs. An important part of the Astrium NA strategy is to cooperatively develop products with U.S. partner companies and deploy them as turnkey service offerings that minimize lifecycle costs.
Barrios Technology	Barrios Technology provides engineering, training, and information technology solutions to the aerospace industry. Engineering services include real-time console support, training/simulation, systems engineering, and mission operations. Training services include lesson design/development and instructor training/certification. Information technology services include software engineering and enterprise infrastructure design and support. Active iWeb is a Barrios software product that facilitates and improves organizational communication. Active iWeb is an enterprise information portal featuring a dynamic database driven architecture. It provides an easy-to-use interface for both administrators and users. Features include: Service Request Tracking System, eLearning, document library, collaboration, company news, and event calendar.
Bastion Technologies Inc.	The concept of a "Bastion" is derived from a fortified stronghold designed to withstand great forces. In a similar way, Bastion provides its customers solutions to structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering challenges to further our nation's success as a leader in research and technology. Although Bastion Technologies Inc. is a small 8(a) minority-owned company, its projects range from supporting engineering, operations, manufacturing, and fabrication of major International Space Station segments to creating designs for small robotic components. Bastion’s small company atmosphere adds to its ability to provide cost-effective solutions based on lean management structure, sound corporate infrastructure, and steady financial growth.
BLACKHAWK Management Corp.	BLACKHAWK is an established and highly recognized supplier to the Dept. of Defense and NASA. BLACKHAWK is a Native American (Cherokee), woman-owned, small, disadvantaged business providing engineering, logistics, information technology and program management support to our Army, Air Force, Special Operations and NASA customers. The company has nine operating sites across the United States including its headquarters in Houston. BLACKHAWK is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in quality performance and our proud heritage of superior customer support.
The Boeing Company	Headquartered in Bay Area Houston, Boeing Space Exploration is committed to being the industry leader creating the future in space providing our NASA customer with innovative solutions and technical excellence. From the beginning of the Space Age, Boeing has designed, developed, built and operated both human and robotic space vehicles as well as supporting hardware. The organization's legacy began with the X-15 spanning to Apollo and continues with the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. As NASA's largest contractor, Boeing Space Exploration provides engineering, software development, advanced research and light manufacturing for government and commercial customers with the Johnson Space Center and the International Space Station programs.
Booz-Allen Hamilton Inc.	Booz-Allen Hamilton, a leading global consulting firm, serves clients on six continents. Integrating the full range of consulting capabilities, Booz-Allen helps government and commercial clients solve their toughest problems with services in strategy, operations, organization and change, and information technology. Booz-Allen Hamilton's clients are the world's largest corporations, emerging growth companies, government agencies, and institutions that want to change their organizations and the world for the better. Its clients — in every industry sector and every country — face daunting challenges. Booz-Allen works with these clients to deliver results that endure.
Cimarron	Cimarron is an engineering and information technology capable firm whose primary business base is comprised of contracts with the federal government, specifically NASA. Its niche expertise is real-time command, control, and communications systems; design, development, integration, and validation. This company gains real-time expertise supporting the operations, maintenance, and sustaining engineering at the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Mission Control Center (MCC) and executing software/hardware testing and development of flight avionics software for the International Space Station (ISS). Furthermore, Cimarron develops software for educators who assist in strategic planning for grade levels K-12.
Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)	With approximately 89,000 employees worldwide, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) provides innovative solutions for customers around the world by applying leading technologies and CSC’s own advanced capabilities. These include systems design and integration; IT and business process outsourcing; applications software development; Web and application hosting; and management consulting. In Houston, CSC’s nearly 300 employees operate the mission control power plant and provide operations and maintenance support services for facilities at NASA-Johnson Space Center. Specifically, CSC provides facility repair and maintenance, utility operations, engineering, construction, energy management, and environmental, safety and quality support services throughout the Johnson complex, the Sonny Carter Training Facility and Ellington Field.
Dittmar Associates Inc.	Dittmar Associates Inc. specializes in strategic planning, research and intelligence, communications planning, training, and organizational performance in both private and public sectors. A second practice area is focused on defense, space, and technology, with emphasis in operations planning and analysis, technical training, mission integration, and human factors engineering.
Enterprise Advisory Services Inc.	EASI is a U.S. Small Business Administration certified Small Disadvantaged Business with corporate headquarters in Houston. EASI provides institutional support services, life sciences services, information management, fabrication services, and environment, quality, safety and health services to NASA and the Department of Energy, and subcontracts to several Fortune 500 businesses throughout the United States.
ERC Inc.	ERC, with over 850 employees, is an engineering and scientific services firm providing independent assessment support, IT support, and operations and maintenance support to U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial clients. ERC was founded in 1988 by Dr. Y.C.L. Susan Wu who, in 1963, was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in Aeronautics at Caltech. ERC now operates in five states and generates annual revenues of nearly $100 million. It is headquartered in Huntsville, Ala.
Futron Corporation	Futron Corporation provides leading-edge decision support consulting services to organizations throughout the aerospace and telecommunications industries. Its analysts and engineers use a wide range of proprietary methodologies to help clients make higher quality decisions. Futron develops comprehensive analytic frameworks to enable leaders to understand and account for risk in decision-making. It supports a wide variety of mission-critical initiatives for highly technical organizations that are addressing complex issues. Futron's analysts help clients understand space and telecommunications market drivers and emerging technologies, enabling them to compete more effectively and make better decisions regarding investments, partnerships, and new product launches. Futron communication services transform clients’ information into meaningful, well-crafted products.
GB Tech	GB Tech is a full-service engineering, information technology (IT), GIS/remote sensing and staffing services company. Since 1985, GB Tech has developed a strong reputation for delivering technically demanding results within budget and on schedule. GB Tech has extensive experience within the NASA/government sector in support of the Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs including: engineering analysis, system integration & testing, software development/verification/validation, configuration management, and logistics support. GB Tech’s IT expertise includes commercial and government custom network architecture/design/implementation, desktop and network IT outsourcing, and system administration/management. It provides government, academic and commercial GIS/remote sensing services including design/fab/operations of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This includes providing high-resolution aerial imagery and data processing. In addition, GB Tech offers staff augmentation with specific experience in direct placement services, temp-to-hire services, and temporary placement services.
GeoControl Systems Inc.	GeoControl Systems Inc. is a high-technology small business with interests in simulation and test, monitoring/diagnosis, and data communication environments. Its purpose is to advance and apply computer and software engineering technologies in order to improve the overall performance of leading corporations and government agencies. Federal government certified as a HUBZone and a small disadvantaged business, GCS is characterized by the real-time systems development and integration services it provides to NASA and its prime aerospace contractors. A particular dimension of the company is its experience in activities requiring a high measure of engineering research and development skill. This orientation, coupled with several notable technical achievements, has contributed to GCS's reputation as a provider of specialized computational engineering services.
GeoLogics Consulting	GeoLogics provides nationwide engineering and management services performing system and software engineering for mission critical systems, software design, development, implementation, test and verification. It also provides program/project management support, business process reengineering studies, business continuity/disaster recovery planning, risk analysis and Web based application design and development.
Hamilton Sundstrand	Hamilton Sundstrand offers a unique combination of products and services to support the space flight industry, drawing upon over 35 years of experience in supporting NASA JSC, MSFC, USA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and other aerospace contractors. Hamilton Sundstrand is ISO 9001 certified and recently has been recommended by OSHA for the VPP STAR status. Hamilton Sundstrand is a proven supplier of more than 50 EVA hardware projects and plays a critical role on several key NASA programs including the Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit, the Shuttle Waste Collector Subsystem, the EVA/Robotics Hardware and Equipment contract, and the Environmental Control/Life Support Subsystem Support contract.
Honeywell	For more than 50 years, Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. (HTSI) has provided outstanding professional and technical services to the U.S. government, foreign governments, and private industry worldwide. As a business unit of Honeywell Aerospace, HTSI draws upon the vast capabilities and resources of this leading global provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems, and service solutions.
Innovative Technologies Inc.	Innovative Technologies Inc. (ITI) is a seasoned, full-service visual communications company delivering information technology, multimedia and engineering solutions to a wide portfolio of government clients. ITI’s experience includes high-end multimedia, television integration solutions, on-site management, maintenance and sustained engineering of these operations. The company’s IT specialists are experts in software engineering and development of Web-based portal applications. ITI has matured into a multi-faceted company supported by a diverse staff from a wide range of professional, technology and media backgrounds.
Jacobs Engineering	Jacobs provides engineering, scientific and technical services to customers in a variety of industries including space, aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, chemicals & polymers, telecommunications, biotechnology, and buildings and infrastructure. Jacobs currently supports NASA at eight centers, including Johnson Space Center, Marshall Space Flight Center, Stennis Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, Glenn Research Center, Ames Research Center, Langley Research Center, and White Sands Test Facility. Support to these NASA centers includes (1) operations and maintenance services for advanced test and simulation facilities, and (2) engineering, scientific, and information technology services to critical space flight and aeronautical programs and systems.
JES Tech	JES Tech offers quality, cost-effective services such as program management, facilities management, scientific, technical, and engineering solutions to government and private sector industries. Based in Houston, Texas, the company provides clients with a rewarding vendor experience by focusing on unconditional customer service while fostering a company environment that inspires employees to strive for new levels of career excellence. Founded in 2004 as a HUBZone-certified small business, JES Tech is dedicated to promoting economic development and employment growth in low income communities. Bobbie Jessie, co-founder of JES Tech, received the 2008 Region VI Subcontractor of the Year award from the Small Business Administration.
L-3 STRATIS	L-3 STRATIS is a global provider of world-class information solutions, state-of-the-art communications, signal and imaging products, and systems support services. Its Civil Government Services Group focuses on core information technology to make its customers' complex information and spacecraft systems dependable, manageable and secure. An expert team of systems engineers, software architects, information technology professionals, IV & V engineers, and space system experts provide a comprehensive suite of services. As a team, they partner with NASA to develop, implement, support and maintain NASA’s mission-critical information systems.
Lockheed Martin	In 1995, Lockheed and Martin Marietta merged to become one of the largest aerospace, defense and technology companies in the world. The company's core efforts now also include telecommunications and information systems. As much as 25 percent of Lockheed Martin sales are derived from IT solutions and services to defense, intelligence and civil government agencies. In 2005, Lockheed Martin opened its Center for Innovation in Suffolk, Va. The Center is an advanced laboratory dedicated to experimentation, simulation and analysis. It is backed by a nationwide network of labs, burnishing the company’s credentials as a technology innovator. In 2006, NASA selected Lockheed Martin as its industry partner to build the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle. Orion will replace the Space Shuttle in transporting a new generation of human explorers to the International Space Station, the Moon, and eventually to Mars.
ManTech International Corporation	ManTech is a dynamic engineering organization providing diversified systems development and acquisition engineering services to government and commercial customers on a worldwide basis. Today, ManTech has grown to become one of the U.S. government’s leading providers of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national programs supporting the space community, intelligence community; the departments of Defense, State, Homeland Security and other federal government agencies. ManTech’s mission is to provide the very best services in system engineering, system integration, information technologies, safety, reliability and mission assurance and to foster continuous innovation and performance improvement.
McCormick Stevenson	McCormick Stevenson (MCCST) is a small, woman-owned company that serves the aerospace and defense industry with an emphasis on the mechanical packaging of electronics systems intended for harsh environments. MCCST provides mechanical design, project management and engineering analysis with emphasis on leadership and technical expertise. From initial project definition, to final models and drawings, MCCST offers the practical experience necessary to bring products to market. McCormick Stevenson has successfully supported numerous military and commercial programs, including the AH-64 Apache, the Boeing 787 and the Airbus A350. The company’s electronics packaging skills help to ensure the durability necessary to meet the most challenging requirements on land, in the sea or air.
MDA Federal Inc.	MDA Federal Inc. is an advanced technology products and services company with operations in information and applied technology. MDA Systems provides systems engineering and integration services, along with software and avionics support. This company has a strong background in multi-body dynamics and has developed a software product in this area. It have been an integral part of the International Space Station, Aqua Earth Observing Satellite and the Lasers and Imaging program.
MEI Technologies Inc.	MEI Technologies is a growing technology company with dynamic people making extraordinary advancements in system design analysis and development, systems engineering and integration, payload integration and technical services. Founded in 1992 as Muńiz Engineering, the company employs more than 700 individuals who serve more than 60 clients in the civil, commercial and defense industries. Headquartered in Houston, the company operates satellite offices in seven additional states: Colorado (Denver and Colorado Springs), New Mexico (Albuquerque and White Sands Test Facility), Alabama (Huntsville), Maryland (Greenbelt), Georgia (Marietta), Mississippi (Stennis Space Center), and California (San Jose and Los Angeles).
Metrica Inc.	Metrica designs, implements, and maintains multi-facility data processing and wide-area network communication systems. Metrica also offers its clients well developed international logistics capabilities and a wide range of business and scientific contacts in other countries through its International Group. Additionally, the company provides supply and value chain management services. Metrica supports logistics operations in the Department of Defense to include the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force. For over 10 years, Metrica has been responsible for move management and coordination of freight forwarding of Household Goods (HHGs) and personal effects for government employees relocating to countries in Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union and other locations worldwide. Metrica has been one of the leaders in the field of job and task analysis, using occupational survey data. The company also designs training programs to fit specific needs. Topics include: Communication Skills, Respect in the Workplace, Customer Service, Staff Development, and Leadership and Management.
MRI Technologies	MRI’s experience and expertise includes: engineering design and development, Web design and development, integration planning and configuration management, metric planning and analysis, project management information systems, program office support and computer based training. This company has built a reputation upon providing dependable, flexible services. Meeting challenges and providing opportunities to team members are guiding principles for MRI.
National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI)	Established in 1997 through a NASA competition, the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) is working on countermeasures to the health-related problems and physical and psychological challenges men and women will face on long-duration missions. The research consortium’s primary objective is to ensure safe and productive human space flight. Projects also address key technologies required to enable and enhance exploration. In particular, NSBRI scientists and physicians are developing technologies to provide medical monitoring, diagnosis and treatment in the extreme environments of the moon and Mars. NSBRI discoveries impact medical care on Earth as well. While solving space health issues, the institute is transferring the solutions to patients suffering from similar conditions, including osteoporosis, muscle wasting, shift-related sleep disorders, balance disorders and cardiovascular system problems.
Neptec USA	Neptec is a leader in the design of software and hardware for space, healthcare, aerospace, defense and security applications. One of the main products of this company is the Space Vision System (SVS), which is installed on the Shuttle and the International Space Station. SVS provides real time cues necessary for the assembly of the ISS. The Laser Camera System (LCS) produced the first 3D pictures of the ISS on Shuttle Mission STS-105. The LCS provides rapid, high precision, 3D scanning for metrology, inspection and digital pre-assembly applications. CareCampanion provides integrated live video, voice and data communications between a patient at home and his or her care provider.
Northrop Grumman Corporation	Northrop Grumman Corporation is the nation’s third-largest defense company with operations in 44 states and 25 countries. From under the sea to outer space and into cyberspace, Northrop Grumman technologies and products play a key role in the evolving defense and space environment of the 21st century. The company is divided into six main sectors, including Electronic Systems, Information Technology, Integrated Systems, Ship Systems, Newport News and Component Technologies.
Oceaneering Space Systems Inc.	Oceaneering Space Systems (OSS) and Oceaneering Thermal Systems (OTS) are ISO 9001 certified divisions of Oceaneering International Inc. (NYSE:OII). OSS offers complete solutions for astronaut and robotic equipment, telescience and biotechnology products, thermal carriers, automated material processing, human life support technologies, space logistics services, and spacecraft assembly and repair. OTS offers complete solutions for the development and production of thermal protection systems for re-useable and expendable launch vehicles. Both divisions provide turn-key services that include system analysis, requirements review and development, design, design-to-cost, detailed analysis, manufacturing, quality inspection, testing, certification, and integration.
Orbital Sciences Corporation	Orbital Sciences Corporation is the world's leading developer and manufacturer of smaller, more affordable space and rocket systems. It has pioneered new classes of launch vehicles, satellites and other space technologies, which have become the building blocks of space-related systems used by its customers to defend our country, to provide global communications, to study the Earth, and to explore our solar system and the universe beyond. Orbital provides a complete set of reliable, cost-effective products… from small geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites for communications and broadcasting, low Earth orbit (LEO) spacecraft that perform remote sensing and scientific research, and planetary probes to explore deep space… to lightweight launch vehicles that transport satellites into orbit, target rockets used to test missile defense systems, and interceptor booster vehicles that are deployed to protect against enemy missile attack. Orbital Sciences Corporation is also involved in several related businesses, including space engineering services and advanced transportation management systems. As of April 1, 2008, the company employs 3,500 people, including 1,820 scientists/engineers.
Paragon Space Development Corporation	Founded in 1993, Paragon SDC is a woman-owned, full-service aerospace engineering and technology development firm. Paragon is an expert in thermal control for spacecraft on orbit and during re-entry, as well as hyper-velocity aircraft. It is an emerging preferred supplier of thermal control and Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS) and subsystem design for the aerospace industry. Paragon’s direct government clients include the Department of Defense and NASA. Under contract to Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Paragon is manufacturing key components of the thermal control and life support systems for the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle that will replace the Space Shuttle and take astronauts to the Moon and eventually to Mars.
Raytheon Technical Services Company	Raytheon’s Aerospace Engineering Services (AES) has enjoyed a rich history of supporting NASA’s space flight training since 1962, when employees helped train the Gemini astronauts. Since then AES has developed each critical mission simulator for each NASA manned space program including Apollo, Skylab, Spacelab, the Space Shuttle, and the International Space Station. AES designs and develops complex simulators that replicate real-world space vehicle performance. The simulations are coupled with an interactive crew station, real-world flight software, instructor stations, and interfaces to various ground controller stations. In this configuration, instructors take the flight and ground crews through a multitude of mission rehearsals.
SAIC	SAIC’s Assurance Engineering Operation supports the Space Shuttle and International Space Station Programs; airborne remote sensors research and development; expendable launch vehicle operations; and advanced programs and projects such as the second generation reusable launch vehicle, and Mars exploration. In addition to its government contracts, SAIC offers a wide range of assurance engineering services to commercial clients in the aerospace, semi-conductor equipment, medical device manufacturing, petrochemical, and offshore drilling technology sectors.
S&K Aerospace, Inc. (SKA)	S&K Aerospace, Inc. (SKA) has specialized in providing robotics research and development for the NASA Automation, Robotics, and Simulations Division for over six years. Primary functions under our current contract support new technologies and applied research in the fields of: Artificial intelligence, Autonomous systems, Robot control, Vision and perception systems, Intelligent robotic control, and Internet and intranet systems integration. SKA delivers products in areas such as computer-based system control software, robot and robotic systems hardware, robot control architectures, distributed control architectures, human interaction with advanced software systems and robots, automated support tools for space operations, and human-centered software design. These robotic systems are used for manned space flight programs including the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and Exploration Systems.
SPACEHAB Inc.	SPACEHAB is a leading provider of commercial space services. The company develops, owns, and operates habitat and laboratory modules and cargo carriers aboard NASA's Space Shuttles. SPACEHAB provides orbiter crew compartment integration, ISS stowage and configuration management, supports astronaut training, and builds space-flight mockup trainers at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies Inc.	Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies Inc. (SGT), an aerospace services company, was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Greenbelt, Md. It provides support in the areas of systems engineering, scientific analysis and modeling, project management services and information technology. Currently, SGT supports 30 active contracts for customers including NASA, DoD, NOAA, USGS, and USAID. It has strong affiliations and active partnerships with Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, CSC, Orbital, SAIC, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman.
Southwest Airport Services	Since 1985, Southwest Services has become the premiere fixed base operator (FBO) among Houston’s airports offering 24-hour/seven days a week full service fuel and line service from the smallest private, piston-engined aircraft to the largest turbine-powered corporate jets and everything in-between. In 2004, a state-of-the-art facility was built with the corporate traveler and flight crew in mind, which includes a first class executive passenger lounge, separate flight crew lounge, complete flight planning/weather center, high speed, wireless internet throughout the facility, crew cars, snooze rooms and an experienced staff that can assist with hotel reservations, transportation needs, catering and more. Construction on a new 35,000 sq.ft. hangar is taking place that offers 22,500 sq. ft. of protected aircraft parking and 12,500 sq.ft. of office and maintenance space with completion set for summer 2008.
Teledyne Brown Engineering	Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. is a key business segment of Teledyne Technologies, a confederation of commercial and government-supporting companies. Headquartered in Huntsville, Ala., with operations and offices throughout the United States and representation in several other countries, Teledyne Brown is a recognized leader in providing solutions in space, defense, environmental, and Homeland Security programs. The company’s strengths in both engineering and manufacturing distinguish it from its competitors. With over five decades of experience, Teledyne Brown Engineering’s capabilities are continually being improved to stay on the leading edge of rapidly evolving technologies and to meet the needs of its customers.
Tessada & Associates Inc.	Tessada’s vision is to be the premier federal marketplace infrastructure support solutions provider, operating from a foundation of strong leadership – built on integrity, quality of services, and a passion for resolving its client’s challenges. Tessada provides comprehensive infrastructure solutions in: facilities management and base operation support, logistics, information technology, program management, acquisition support, engineering solutions, administrative services, and multimedia services. The company currently assists NASA with facilities management on five separate contracts at four sites. Tessada also produces live satellite television coverage of NASA’s space walks in addition to creating award-winning business presentations.
Tietronix Software Inc.	Tietronix is a full-service provider of custom software applications and advanced technology solutions. The company specializes in software engineering, business applications development, software product development and vertical markets solutions. Tietronix partners with organizations to help them solve complex business problems via technology resulting in increased revenues, productivity, profitability and time-to-market. Recognized for its focus on reliability, on-time delivery and service, Tietronix achieves these objectives through expert knowledge, best-in-class tools and a proven methodology and process. The company’s reputation for quality is perhaps best exemplified by the continuous, successful delivery of complex, mission-critical systems for NASA’s Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs. Today, commercial partners from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies are also benefiting from these landmark achievements.
United Space Alliance	Headquartered in Houston, Texas, United Space Alliance is one of the world's leading space operations companies. Established in 1995, USA is equally owned by The Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin Corporation and has employees working in Florida, Alabama, California, Washington, D.C. and Russia. The company’s work includes the Space Program Operations Contract, implemented October 1, 2006, following the conclusion of the 10-year Space Flight Operations Contract. The contract establishes USA as NASA's primary industry partner in human space operations, including the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. Additional work includes: International Space Station contracts (Boeing); Mission Support Operations Contract (Lockheed Martin); Extra Vehicular Activity Systems (Hamilton Sundstrand); ISS Cargo Mission Contract (Lockheed Martin); Ares I Crew Launch Vehicle Stage I studies (ATK); CRAVE Contract support (Oceaneering); and Support NASA Data Mining & Trending Work Group (NASA Langley). USA is also on the Orion Crew Vehicle team, led by Lockheed Martin.
Universities Space Research Association-USRA	The Universities Space Research Association (USRA) is dedicated to advancing space sciences and exploration through innovative research, technology, and educational programs. USRA accomplishes this mission by providing a collaborative membership organization where universities and other research organizations may cooperate effectively with each other, with the United States government, and other entities to develop knowledge associated with space science and technology. USRA is the largest association of universities working on space science and technology in the world.
Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group	As one of the nation’s leading engineering firms specializing in high tech testing, life sciences and technical services, Wyle Integrated Science and Engineering Group provides a diverse range of services and products to aerospace, military, commercial and government customers. For the past 35 years, Wyle has been providing medical research and operations support and space qualified hardware to NASA, the Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, and numerous international space partners. Wyle is the recognized leader in life sciences, biomedical research, and specialized space flight hardware development.

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