Wanted: Space Plane Demonstrator
by Pierre Sparaco, Aviation Week and Space Technology
December 10, 2007, XARC Senior Associate, Francis Winisdoerffer, interviewed by Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine on the European outlook for commercial space and a possible European Space Plane demonstrator.
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Star Bound
by Sean M. Wood, Express-News Business Writer
November 15, 2007, San Antonio Express-News – Exploration Architecture Corporation featured in local newspaper.
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Sam Ximenes interview
The Space Show with David Livingston
“ExpBroadcast 817 (Special Edition) Listen to the show! Aired on October 26th, 2007 Guests: Senator Gilmer N. Capps, Jeff Krukin, Taber MacCallum, Sam Ximenes This is the set of interviews selected from those attending the Personal Space Flight Symposium in Las Cruces, NM. In the following order, you will hear first Jeff Krukin, Executive Director of the Space Frontier Foundation make an important announcement. After Jeff, Reda Anderson serves as co-host in a discussion with Sam Ximenes, President of Exploration Architecture Corporation regarding their upcoming part in the development of Spaceport America. The third discussion also has Reda as my co-host talking with retired Oklahoma State Senator Gilmer Capps who helped create the Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority and the tax credit program won by Rocketplane. This is a frank discussion about the Oklahoma Spaceport, Rocketplane, and space development in Oklahoma. the final interview is with Taber MacCallum, Chairman and CEO of Paragon Space Development Corporation in Tucson, AZ. During this discussion, Taber explains the process and many of the considerations in making life support systems for spacecraft with a focus on suborbital craft.”
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International Symposium for Personal Spaceflight (ISPS)
XARC sponsors panel session at 2007 ISPS on "Building the Spaceport Network"
Exploration Architecture Corporation will participate in the 2007 International Symposium for Personal Spaceflight as a sponsor of the two day event to be held in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Oct 24-25, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. XARC’s sponsorship of the symposium’s panel session on "Building the Spaceport Network" is a natural adjunct to its current spaceport design and operations assessment activity for the Spaceport America Virgin Galactic Terminal & Hangar Facility. XARC is a member of the multinational Spaceport America design team led by URS and Foster+Partners. Private and government-sponsored spaceports are emerging across the globe as new players in the commercial space transportation industry. Panel speakers will discuss recent developments in spaceport strategy, finance, design, regulation and operations, as well as the critical role they play in fostering broad-based public participation in, and support for, space-related economic development and a sustainable commercial spaceflight infrastructure.
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Spaceport America
Winning team selected for design and construction
of Spaceport America Terminal and Hangar Facility
Exploration Architecture Corporation is proud to announce our successful bid for the Spaceport America Virgin Galactic Terminal as a member of the multinational team led by URS and Foster + Partners. As the twenty-first century beckons the private market into space, those with vision are stepping forward to build a gateway. Our team is uniquely qualified to meet the challenges of this historic undertaking with the elegance, innovation and expertise it demands. XARC and Synthesis International assumed the lead role in Program Analysis as space consultants in the areas of operations assessment, crew training & astronaut experience, space education technology, and future growth considerations.
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Space Odyssey Institute, Beijing, China
XARC President and Founder participates in tour of Chinese Civil Space Industry
Exploration Architecture Corporation, President and Founder, Sam Ximenes, was selected by the International Space University to attend it’s inaugural session of the Space Odyssey Institute (SOI), held in Beijing, China, 8 - 20 July 2007. The two-week session for experienced professionals from mid-level to senior leadership positions focused on this year’s theme of "Emerging Space Nations", by learning more about China’s development of a strong aerospace industry and vision of opening the space frontier. Chinese aerospace leaders provided a unique insight into China’s civil space industry through session discussions on strategic vision, policy development, global implications, and high-level architecture development. Professional visits to impressive Chinese space facilities such as the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology, China Academy of Space Technology, and others accented the Chinese message of international cooperation and resolve to be a leader in space exploration.
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