This innovative approach allows collection of ionospheric data over the ocean from a moving platform This innovative approach allows collection of ionospheric data over the ocean from a moving platform LOUISVILLE, Co., April 18, 2023 — Scientists at Orion Space Solutions have developed a revolutionary system that enables imaging of the Earth’s upper atmosphere ionosphere from the ocean surface to detect space weather impacts on Earth. The Ocean Stabilized Ionospheric Remote Imaging Sensor (OSIRIS) uses Orion’s advanced ionospheric sensing technology to collect space physics data from mobile and moored buoys and platforms, allowing scientists to make important observations in the challenging ocean environment. Orion recently launched OSIRIS in the Pacific Ocean on Liquid Robotics’ Wave Glider Uncrewed Surface Vehicle (USV). “Sitting atop this unique, autonomous platform, OSIRIS is the first-ever system to collect ionospheric data from the ocean’s surface,” says Dr. John Noto, Orion’s Chief Scientist. “By developing OSIRIS’ capability to monitor the upper atmosphere, we will gain a better understanding of the dynamics and structure of the ionosphere at local, regional, and global scales.” Around the globe, land-based and buoy-based monitoring systems are used to assess space weather dynamics. Space weather affects Earth-based communications systems, power grids, and other crucial infrastructure. However, in regions such as the Pacific Ocean, few ionospheric sensors exist, making space weather forecasting and nowcasting challenging. Systems such as OSIRIS will fill these data gaps, providing a means of improving understanding of events that impact life on Earth. Collecting scientific observations of space from the ocean surface is challenging due to the ocean’s dynamic and harsh environment and its vast extent. Like buoys deployed in the middle of the ocean, OSIRIS and its Wave Glider must withstand corrosion, extreme weather events, powerful currents, and surging waves. “The Wave Glider is a robust and mature platform that scientists can rely on to test, advance, and implement new sensors. We are excited that Orion’s cutting-edge OSIRIS project leverages autonomous systems to collect space weather data from the most remote parts of our oceans,” says Shane Goodenough, CEO of Liquid Robotics. Despite initial and important advances made by Orion in previous years, there had not been sufficient progress in developing scientific instruments for collecting space physics data from the ocean surface. However, with OSIRIS, this has changed. The system allows imaging of common and “Earth-impacting” atmospheric phenomenon such as ionospheric plasma bubbles and traveling ionospheric disturbances (TIDs), increasing our understanding and ability to react to these effects, as well as opening up new research opportunities for the science community. The OSIRIS system manages the ocean’s environmental challenges by using a 2- or 3-axis gimballed platform for sensor stabilization, compensating for the continuous motion of the Wave Glider caused by ocean waves. This enables the system to maintain pointing stability during the acquisition period, which can range from 15 seconds to 5 minutes.The OSIRIS system uses all-sky imaging to capture the nightglow emissions, allowing imaging of ionospheric plasma bubbles and TIDs. This capability represents a transformative advancement in observational capability for studying the ionosphere and will open the way for new research activities in the field of heliophysics. Liquid Robotics’ Wave Glider, a long-duration USV, harnesses wave energy for forward propulsion and collects solar energy to power onboard electronics and sensors. As it is entirely energy self-sufficient, the Wave Glider can stay on mission for more than 6 months at a time, providing real-time data and communications across a wide range of sea states and environmental conditions. The open and extensible architecture of the Wave Glider allows for custom integration of sensors and payloads, such as OSIRIS. Previous Next Apr 18, 2023 Novel Ionosphere Images collected from Wave Glider in Pacific Ocean

Gathering of power industry and solar science experts in April focuses on early warning needs and opportunities Gathering of power industry and solar science experts in April focuses on early warning needs and opportunities LOUISVILLE, Co., April 28, 2022 — Our electric grid is at the whim of the natural world’s powerful forces – wind, lightning, Sun. As the solar cycle ramps back up in activity (a regular occurrence after relatively quiet period), the power grid reawakens to the threat of space weather, which has the potential to push the system beyond its tipping point. Space weather is a global and imminent threat, falling in the same likelihood of occurrence in the next five years as “pandemic influenza,”[1] but society is less prepared for a space weather disaster than another pandemic. Power grids are complex systems and solar activity resulting in geomagnetic storms can wreak havoc on grid infrastructure. Current ability to predict such storms exists, but is only as mature as weather prediction was 50 years ago. This makes good communication between scientists, emergency managers, and those in charge of the power grid essential. Such communications are often stymied by lack of common vocabulary and technical focus and understanding between the groups. Orion Space Solutions’ (OSS) Ryan McGranaghan[2] and his university and power grid collaborators strive to change this reality through the concept of convergence ,[3] or a radical merging of innovative ideas, approaches, and technologies from a diverse range of sectors and expertise. Through a National Science Foundation-funded workshop (Award Number: AGS-2131047) and with the understanding that to reimagine grid resilience, data from diverse fields must be open and broadly usable and the traditionally disparate communities must be connected, McGranaghan brought together experts from diverse fields to share expertise and take advantage of the spectrum of innovation, knowledge, and assets available within and across these groups. The group was animated by three questions: What are the research & development and operational gaps that emerge from a holistic view of the Sun-to-Power Grid system and what solutions can we imagine to address them? What is the composition of the teams that can create these solutions? How do we connect these gaps to existing programs and form bridges across them? “We designed this event based on a convergence approach to Sun-to-Power Grid resilience, recognizing that national-scale societal challenges require transdisciplinary collaboration and novel ways to facilitate it”, says Dr. McGranaghan of OSS. “So we created a simulation game that enabled individuals from every part of the system to communicate, learn, and understand.” The interactions were facilitated through an extreme space weather simulation game--a table-top coupled with simulation and observational data in an interactive environment to reveal novel research and development gaps for the Sun-to-Power Grid System. The novel simulation game identified linkages across knowledge areas to better anticipate, understand, and respond to effects of space weather on the nation’s power grids. The engaging three-day workshop generated new understanding about the complex sun-to-power grid system by converging the range of communities that are involved, identifying the research & development and operational gaps, and proposing solutions for those gaps. In a close, and novel, partnership with RWI Synthetics[4] , they demonstrated the human dimension of socio-economic impacts of outage by synthesizing the entire population of Washington DC, including social, economic, and medical details to model and visualize the individualized impacts of outage on the population of a city. The event was organized into three days: the simulation game, synthesizing lessons learned and gaps, and systems-building, which had teams of data scientists and domain scientists and engineers work together to prototype solutions. Critical outcomes include: A lessons learned database that cover how to achieve convergent interactions and guidance for future Sun-to-Power Grid interactions; Enumerated and organized R&D gaps that can guide the community in setting policy, advocating resources, and proposing new projects; and A knowledge base of simulation data, literature, a community exchange platform, and a template for running simulation games. The workshop is the next step in the successful NSF Convergence Accelerator Project the Convergence Hub for the Exploration of Space Science (CHESS)[5] which pioneered the paradigm-shifting convergent approach to Sun-to-Power Grid research, development, and operations. “Space weather is about societal resilience, multiphysics, and multiscale. This simulation game embodied all three facets”, says Dr. Mangala Sharma, Program Director for Space Weather Research at the NSF. The community the CHESS project has been cultivating along with existing programs and projects in the field includes representatives from the National Science Foundation, NASA, Department of Energy, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), United States Geological Survey (USGS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), several national space weather programs, and numerous academic and private institutions. [1] https://assets.lloyds.com/assets/pdf-solar-storm-risk-to-the-north-american-electric-grid/1/pdf-Solar-Storm-Risk-to-the-North-American-Electric-Grid.pdf [2] http://www.ryanmcgranaghan.com/ [3] https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/convergence/index.jsp [4] https://rwisynthetics.com/ [5] https://www.chessscience.com/ Previous Next Apr 27, 2022 Uptick in Solar Activity Parallels Discussion on Effects of Space Weather on the Electrical Grid

Orion’s Chip Scale Atomic Clock provides critical positioning and tracking data for the CAPSTONE Moon Mission Orion’s Chip Scale Atomic Clock provides critical positioning and tracking data for the CAPSTONE Moon Mission LOUISVILLE, Co., July 18, 2022 — NASA launched its Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) on June 28, as a part of the Artemis program, to study a specific orbit for the future Gateway lunar station. Led by Advanced Space, this mission is test driving orbital analysis that will enable NASA’s future exploration efforts. Orion Space Solutions (OSS) provides a critical satellite component that will support mission success. Space systems need reliable timing information when flying beyond well-understood orbits, into regions where GPS and other communication signals lose contact with Earth-based systems or control centers. Lacking the information provided by these standard communications, mission operators lose positioning and navigation knowledge and capabilities. The longer a system goes without updated information, the more likely it can drift away from its intended trajectory, resulting in higher potential for mission error or risk. To address this problem, OSS engineers developed the Chip Scale Atomic Clock, or CSAC, as an important part of the CAPSTONE experiment. CSAC is a precision clock able to provide critical positioning and timing data while the small satellite is in the near-rectilinear halo orbit, which is the planned orbit for the Gateway station to the moon on its future lunar mission. The low size, weight, and power of the CSAC system means it is easily integrated into CubeSats and other small satellites. Several OSS space-based programs use CSAC, giving the equipment flight-proven status. “OSS engineers and scientists develop space solutions that work,” says Mr. Erik Stromberg, OSS Senior Director of Special Programs. “With humans returning to the moon, CSAC’s ability to maintain positioning and timing data for any potential dropouts in signal are essential contributions to keeping astronauts and satellites safe for programs, such as CAPSTONE.” “CSAC will provide reliable timing information to maintain a highly accurate positioning indicator for when systems have a loss of communication or positioning for the CAPSTONE mission. While the halo orbit will not put the spacecraft behind the moon, allowing for stable communication back to Earth, no spacecraft has ever operated in the designated orbit for this mission before,” explains Mr. Gerald Thompson, Senior VP of Strategy. CAPSTONE is set to arrive at the moon in November, when it will begin its 6-month long primary mission. Previous Next Jul 17, 2022 Orion Space Solutions supports CAPSTONE Program for NASA Moon Missions

Team of mostly small aerospace companies wins USSF mission development contract Team of mostly small aerospace companies wins USSF mission development contract LOUISVILLE, Co., August 16, 2022 — U.S. Space Force (USSF) has awarded Orion Space Solutions a contract to develop three spacecraft in support of USSF’s mission to advance and launch new technologies in space. Working with partners Hera Systems, Inc. Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., and SCOUT Space Inc., Orion Space Solutions (OSS) brings together a diversified, highly capable team to build and deploy new satellites to geostationary orbit (GEO). Satellites in GEO orbits fly at a height where the satellite’s orbital period equals the Earth’s rotational speed. This allows a satellite to “sit” in space, viewing a single location on the Earth over time. “The OSS team looks forward to supporting USSF,” says Chad Fish, the project’s principal investigator and COO of Orion Space Solutions. “The team, comprised largely of small, non-traditional aerospace businesses, demonstrates the depth of skill, as well as agility and innovation that small business delivers to U.S. government programs and more broadly within the aerospace industry.” The OSS team offers deep experience in building mission-specific systems, including spacecraft and payload design, assembly, integration, and testing capabilities, as well as mission operations and ground support. The OSS Team’s small satellites – for this mission, about the size of two carry-on bags – offers the USSF a “New Space” agile, lower-cost access to space mission solution. End to end, USSF anticipates a 5-year development and mission for the program in support of its Tetra-5 Space Vision program. Previous Next Aug 16, 2022 Orion Space Solutions Team Selected to Lead U.S. Space Force Tetra-5 Mission

The Orion Space Solutions-led and National Science Foundation-funded Convergence Hub for the Exploration of Space Science (CHESS) project brings together critical cross-disciplinary knowledge and tools to address this challenge and enhance the grid’s resilience to space weather events. The Orion Space Solutions-led and National Science Foundation-funded Convergence Hub for the Exploration of Space Science (CHESS) project brings together critical cross-disciplinary knowledge and tools to address this challenge and enhance the grid’s resilience to space weather events. LOUISVILLE, Co., July 7, 2020 — Given the U.S. power grid’s complexity and interconnection, ensuring 24/7/365 electrical power generation to the nation demands diverse expertise. Not widely known by the public, space weather poses a great threat to electrical grid health. The Orion Space Solutions-led and National Science Foundation-funded Convergence Hub for the Exploration of Space Science (CHESS ) project brings together critical cross-disciplinary knowledge and tools to address this challenge and enhance the grid’s resilience to space weather events. “The CHESS program will change how we monitor, protect, and make decisions about the power grid we rely on in our daily lives,” says Bill Baker, ASTRA Senior Vice President of Data Solutions. CHESS provides expertise, tools, and information from the space weather, geoscience, power utility, and data science communities to support decisions related to space-weather threats to the nation’s power grid. CHESS connects these communities, providing information to support utility managers’ decision making, and allowing space weather researchers to better explore space weather events triggering of power outages. In partnership with the Electric Power Research Institute, Georgia Institute of Technology, and UCLA, and a broad community of stakeholders, ASTRA has designed and developed the CHESS platform and will start to implement technology and knowledge sharing with various power utilities across North America. “CHESS is like Google Maps with predictive intelligence for the power grid, putting the power of awareness and prediction into the hands of those who need to keep the lights on for society,” says Dr. Ryan McGranaghan, Principle Data Scientist at ASTRA and CHESS principal investigator. “ASTRA is proud to be chosen by NSF to develop an intelligent data solution that could enhance forecasting of disruptive to the Earth’s power grid, with potential for catastrophic impact on human life,” McGranaghan says. Previous Next Jul 6, 2020 Orion Space Solutions Program Supports a More Resilient U.S. Power Grid

The U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) has selected ASTRA, LLC to develop and demonstrate an Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) LEO-based cloud characterization solution that supports U.S. warfighter operations. The U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) has selected ASTRA, LLC to develop and demonstrate an Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) LEO-based cloud characterization solution that supports U.S. warfighter operations. LOUISVILLE, Co., July 28, 2020 — The U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) has selected ASTRA, LLC to develop and demonstrate an Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) LEO-based cloud characterization solution that supports U.S. warfighter operations. Striving to bridge gaps and improve functionality of Space-Based Environmental Monitoring (SBEM) systems, USSF SMC sought a commercial prototype EO/IR Weather System (EWS) mission capable of characterizing global clouds in near real-time to support Department of Defense operations. "An industry leader in space science technology and research, ASTRA is proud to be chosen by the U.S. Space Force to provide our Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI) system to deliver near-real time cloud characterization data in support of the warfighter," says Bill Baker, ASTRA Sr. Vice President of Data Solutions. SMC selected ASTRA, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, Science and Technology Corporation, Pumpkin Inc., and Atmospheric & Environmental Research (AER), for the first phase of the EWS mission to design, develop, and demonstrate its 8-channel RROCI prototype. ASTRA’s imager will utilize commercial off-the-shelf systems to produce cloud characterization, mitigate weather risk, provide theater weather, and comparison of payload outputs to existing satellite data from a 12U satellite that meets USSF mission requirements. “USSF SMC seeks an agile, cost-effective technology to provide timely, mission-critical information to the warfighter – ASTRA’s proposed prototype will achieve this,” explains Dr. Scott Jensen, the project’s principal investigator and ASTRA Sr. Vice President for Technology. “Our solution assures easy implementation and rapid refresh of new technology into the architecture as required, and will meet both government and commercial SBEM requirements.” ASTRA’s proposed solution will provide a cost-effective and agile demonstration mission, reducing risk and demonstrating readily available commercial technology that meets USSF’s required operational mission capabilities. Previous Next Jul 28, 2020 U.S. Space Force SMC awards Orion Space Solutions EO/IR mission to support US warfighter

Arcfield's Orion Space Solution announces a major advancement in global real-time weather data collection with the successful launch of its Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI). Arcfield's Orion Space Solution announces a major advancement in global real-time weather data collection with the successful launch of its Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI). CHANTILLY, Va., MARCH 4, 2025 – Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced today a major advancement in global real-time weather data collection with the successful launch of its Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI). The innovative Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor, designed for accurate, timely weather forecasting, provides critical weather data to government agencies, bolstering warfighter capability. Launched in early 2024 via a commercial Transporter-10 mission as part of the U.S. Space Force's EO/IR Weather System (EWS) program, RROCI was designed to provide near real-time cloud scanning and terrestrial weather data with high precision. The sensor is mounted on a 12U CubeSat, which enables its compact and efficient design. When compared to existing U.S. weather satellites, RROCI’s objective was to deliver results that meet or exceed current standards in a CubeSat platform, for reduced size, weight and power sensors, highlighting its potential to set a new standard in space-based weather sensing capabilities. “The RROCI sensor is a leap forward in our ability to deliver rapid, real-time data for critical climate and weather monitoring in an affordable manner,” said Chad Fish, president and general manager of Orion Space Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcfield. “There are no other sensors currently on the market that have the potential to provide this quality of data from a platform of this size, showing just how powerful and effective miniaturized technology can be in tackling major global challenges." By using advanced proprietary sensors and commercially available systems with a compact, powerful design, RROCI can enable affordable deployment across satellite constellations, offering a level of coverage previously unattainable. "We’re incredibly proud of how Orion Space Solutions is pushing the boundaries of space-based weather prediction,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman and CEO of Arcfield. "The RROCI sensor is a prime example of our team’s engineering prowess. They have unlocked SmallSat possibilities we’ve never seen before, which will drive both national defense and resilience in ways that truly matter." RROCI’s data can deliver substantial benefits not only to the Department of Defense and civil space, but also to the commercial sector. By enhancing civilian weather prediction accuracy, the sensor bolsters emergency response capabilities, improving global safety and preparedness. Following the conclusion of the EWS program, Orion Space Solutions plans to make the RROCI sensor technology broadly available to government and commercial entities as the Spectre Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor. To learn more about how Arcfield’s Orion Space Solutions is bridging critical data gaps in weather forecasting and its impacts, visit orion.arcfield.com for additional details. About Arcfield Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in systems engineering and integration, space and mission launch assurance, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals. The company has more than 65 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details. Press Contact: Katerina Figurski Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer 571.401.2155 katerina.figurski@arcfield.com Previous Next Mar 4, 2025 Arcfield's Orion Space Solutions Revolutionizes Real-Time Weather Data Collection with Innovative RROCI Sensor

Recognized for mission design, technical ingenuity and operational excellence, the award highlights Orion Space Solutions’ pioneering work in space domain awareness, weather prediction and sustainable operation. Recognized for mission design, technical ingenuity and operational excellence, the award highlights Orion Space Solutions’ pioneering work in space domain awareness, weather prediction and sustainable operation. CHANTILLY, Va., Dec. 18 – Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcfield, has been honored with the Space Force Association (SFA) Innovation Award. The award highlights Orion’s leadership in tackling critical challenges in the rapidly evolving space domain with advanced technologies that strengthen national security and drive the future of global space exploration. “Being recognized by the SFA—an organization that like ours is deeply committed to advancing the future of space—makes receiving this award even more special,” said Chad Fish, president and general manager of Orion. “This honor is a testament to the ingenuity and hard work of our team and we are very proud to be recognized for our innovative thinking and operational excellence.” Orion is redefining space operations with a range of technologies that tackle the growing challenges of the space domain. At the forefront of these efforts are the Tetra-5 and -6 missions that are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in space with on-orbit refueling and autonomous collaboration capabilities. Complementing these advancements, the Dragster nowcasting solution provides rapid orbit drag insights to prevent collisions and optimize satellite resources. The company’s Rapid Revisit Optical Cloud Imager (RROCI) sensor, which delivers real-time weather imaging, can enhance defense operations, emergency response and climate research. Additionally, by leveraging the ionosphere as a sensor to detect hypersonic threats, Orion is redefining space security, ensuring mission success in an increasingly contested domain. As part of the Arcfield family of brands, Orion’s work complements a legacy of delivering mission-critical solutions for defense, intelligence and space agencies. Acquired in 2023, Orion’s achievements in space align with Arcfield’s commitment to advancing national security through cutting-edge technologies. “Space is the next frontier for innovation and national security, and the pace of progress will dictate our nation’s ability to remain resilient and superior in space,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer of Arcfield. “Orion’s work exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking solutions that ensure we stay ahead of emerging threats. By integrating their expertise with Arcfield’s legacy of mission-critical national security space support, we are charting a path toward a future where space operations are smarter, more sustainable, and ultimately indispensable to protecting our nation.” According to SFA, its annual awards program is designed to recognize the “best of the best” in military space operations, as well as leadership in innovation, government, education and industry. Awardees were recognized at the SFA Spacepower 2024 conference in Orlando, Fl. To learn more about how Arcfield’s Orion Space Solutions is bridging critical data gaps in space exploration and its impacts, visit orion.arcfield.com . About Orion Space Solutions, an Arcfield Company Orion, a wholly owned subsidiary of Arcfield, was born from the vision to apply fundamental space physics knowledge to real-world problems. A leader in the small satellite industry, Orion leverages scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space-based challenges to turn science into data and data into knowledge. Press Contact: Katerina Figurski Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer 571.401.2155 katerina.figurski@arcfield.com Previous Next Dec 18, 2024 Orion Space Solutions recognized with Space Force Association Innovation Award for advancing spacepower and national security

OSS PRISM Effort Creates Early Warnings for Catastrophes & Improves Preparedness for Space Weather OSS PRISM Effort Creates Early Warnings for Catastrophes & Improves Preparedness for Space Weather In March 1989, three separate seemingly unrelated events occurred resulting in a widespread electrical blackout for Northeastern Canada and the US. A tripped circuit transformer blew up in the Hydro-Québec power grid left 6 million people without electricity. A week earlier, an unusually harsh snowstorm had strained the region; the day before, a solar flare and accompanying release of plasma and magnetic field sent a mountain of energy propelling toward Earth at a million miles an hour. The complex interactions of these interconnected systems – environmental science, space weather and solar activity – pushed the electric power grid to a tipping point that could not be understood when only looking at these systems individually--not as a whole. within any single one of those systems. The P redictive R isk I nvestigation S ystem for M ultilayer Dynamic Interconnection Analysis (PRISM ) aims to harness data in order to identify risk factors across domains for catastrophic events such as the 1989 blackout – which impacted transportation, food, water, health and finance and racked up costs exceeding $2 billion. The National Science Foundation (NSF) funded the program and Ryan M. McGranaghan , Principal Data Scientist and Aerospace Engineering Scientist at ASTRA, LLC co-leads the project. ASTRA’s team of experts in fields of space weather and data science, combined with professionals in statistics, computer science, finance, energy, agriculture, ecology, hydrology, and climate, the PRISM effort will integrate data across different areas to improve risk prediction. “We want to quantify the risks that the worst-case scenarios present, and ultimately use that understanding to improve the resilience of our human-natural systems,” said McGranaghan, who is a principal investigator on the two-year, $2.42 million grant, which emerged from the NSF’s Harnessing the Data Revolution Big Idea activity. “Our approach is to identify systemic risks – those that tie together different domains and have the biggest spillover potential – and data-driven tools to better control them,”McGranaghan said. If systems had been in place to recognize the heightened risks caused by the snowstorm and the solar flare, the 1989 power outage may have been averted or at least minimized. Similarly, understanding the ways it affected systems such as health care and transportation could help policymakers plan a more effective response. The transdisciplinary approach is essential, something McGranaghan likes to describe as anti disciplinary, meaning the space between fields, because today’s world is composed of highly interconnected and interdependent systems, and no single expert is equipped to identify the signs of risk or the full impact of catastrophes. The key is to use data science to help integrate information to find patterns. “Our technologically-dependent society operates in a new environment, one with increasing complexity and scale, and requires convergence between disciplines to understand when critical systems are stressed and strained and to prepare effective and timely responses,” said McGranaghan. The researchers plan to assemble large datasets across sectors such as agriculture, climate and energy to create an interactive data library. Once they’ve developed this library, they’ll use cutting-edge data analysis to identify what they’ve called critical risk indicators – quantifiable information associated with risk exposure, particularly for potential catastrophes. They’ll also employ machine learning to look for anomalies in the data that might lead to new insights. The researchers will then focus their efforts on identifying risk interconnections, and systemically important risk indicators across the different domains, in order to both predict potential hazards and to lessen the possible system-wide losses once they’ve occurred. Members of the team shared that they plan to examine known risk indicators and apply data science to identify new ones. As part of the project, the researchers will work with stakeholders in the relevant fields, in hopes that policymakers would incorporate their findings. Their goal is to help create early warnings for catastrophes and improve preparedness for devastating events worldwide. Previous Next Jun 3, 2020 OSS PRISM

Combination will deliver space superiority and resiliency solutions to U.S. government agencies Combination will deliver space superiority and resiliency solutions to U.S. government agencies CHANTILLY, Va., Nov. 29, 2023 — Arcfield, a leading government technology and mission support provider, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Orion Space Solutions (Orion), a Colorado-based developer of end-to-end space mission capabilities and solutions. The acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield’s space exploration and hypersonic detection and tracking capabilities for agencies in the Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community (IC) by bringing expertise in sensor and payload design, SmallSat and CubeSat spacecraft integration and manufacturing, and space mission operations and data analysis to the company. Orion is a leader in atmospheric science, space exploration and research, and technology development. The company’s key capabilities include the design, integration, and assembly of SmallSats and CubeSats, as well as the development of sensors, computational models and data products for the space and ground network domains. Orion’s highly talented workforce, consisting primarily of engineers and scientists, develops novel technologies in support of our nation’s space security and environmental monitoring objectives. “Arcfield has a long history of delivering innovative solutions across the space domain, and we believe the acquisition of Orion enhances Arcfield’s ability to provide next-generation space technologies in support of DOD and IC missions,” said Kevin Kelly, chairman and chief executive officer, Arcfield. “We look forward to welcoming the Orion team into the Arcfield family and further developing our collective solutions.” “For nearly two decades, Orion has been developing space-based solutions for national security and intelligence mission challenges, built on a foundation of science,” said Geoff Crowley, Ph.D., chief executive officer, Orion. “As a leader in systems engineering and integration and space and mission launch assurance, Arcfield is highly complementary to Orion, and the combination will help us expand our core capabilities and develop new, cutting-edge space-based technologies for our customers.” Dr. Crowley has joined the Arcfield executive leadership team as chief scientist and will be responsible for leading the company’s space research and development efforts. Chad Fish has been named president and general manager of Orion, which will operate as the fourth business sector of Arcfield. Latham & Watkins LLP and Covington & Burling LLP served as counsel to Arcfield. Orion was advised by The Forbes M&A Group and represented by The Vaughn Law Offices, P.L.L.C. and Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar P.C. About Arcfield Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in systems engineering and integration, space and mission launch assurance, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,400 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details. About Orion Space Solutions Founded in 2005, Orion was born from a vision to apply fundamental space physics knowledge to solve real-world problems encountered in the space environment. Today, skilled in data science, artificial intelligence, space systems, and mission operations, Orion is a "New Space" mission solutions industry leader serving U.S. government agencies, universities, and research and scientific institutions. Orion turns science into data, and data into knowledge. Visit orionspace.com for more details. # # # Press Contact: Katerina Figurski Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer 571.401.2155 katerina.figurski@arcfield.com Previous Next Nov 29, 2023 Arcfield Acquires Orion Space Solutions

Chief of Staff Previous Next DARLA AMMIDOWN Chief of Staff Darla brings to the table a wealth of expertise garnered over three decades of dedicated leadership in operations, accounting and finance. With an extensive background overseeing multifaceted teams, she has honed her skills in optimizing organizational efficiency and driving financial success. Having navigated various corporate landscapes, including publicly traded entities, Darla has gained invaluable experience leading SEC reporting efforts and collecting key performance metrics to ensure transparency and accountability at every level. Her diverse industry exposure spans manufacturing, aerospace and higher education, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the nuances and challenges inherent in each sector. In her role as the chief of staff at Orion Space Solutions, Darla spearheads information technology initiatives while seamlessly integrating functional areas across the organization. Her strategic acumen and adeptness at fostering cross-functional collaboration are instrumental in moving Orion towards its objectives with agility and innovation. Darla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance management from Northeastern University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Daniel Webster College.

VP, Business Development Previous Next JUNK WILSON VP, Business Development As the vice president of business development, Junk Wilson leads Orion’s efforts to deliver system engineering and integration support to the U.S. Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC) in Colorado Springs, CO. Under his leadership, Junk manages an expert team of engineers and scientists who execute in multiple geographies to provide advanced situational awareness to warfighters in INDOPACOM, SOCOM and EUCOM on the impact of the current space environment to their missions. Junk joined Orion in 2022 after spending six years with Booz Allen Hamilton where he led a business portfolio supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque and the USSF Space Domain Awareness PEO in SSC. Prior to that, Junk spent 24 years with the U.S. Air Force (USAF). A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with a degree in applied physics, Junk was selected for pilot training. He finished 2nd in his class, and was selected to fly the premier air superiority fighter, the F-15C. His time in the F-15 included combat and culminated as a mission commander leading large formations of dissimilar aircraft in offensive and defensive counter air missions.